ICC- IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships Report – January - September 2022

ICC INTERNATIONAL MARITIME BUREAUPIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERYAGAINST SHIPSREPORT FOR THE PERIOD

1 January – 30 September 2022
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INTRODUCTION
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is a specialised division of the International Chamber ofCommerce (ICC). The IMB is a non-profit making organisation, established in 1981 to act as a focal
point in the fight against all types of maritime crime and malpractice. The International Maritime
Organization (IMO) in its resolution A 504 (XII) (5) and (9) adopted on 20 November 1981, has interalia, urged governments, interest groups and organizations to co-operate and exchange information witheach other and the IMB, with a view of maintaining and developing a coordinated action in combating
maritime fraud.
Outrage in the shipping industry at the alarming growth in piracy prompted the creation of the IMB
Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 1992.
The key advantages and services of the PRC are:
 A 24/7 manned operations centre.
 A single point of reporting for all vessels affected by piracy or armed robbery, as they tradethrough many different jurisdictions.
 Notifying the appropriate response agency of the reported incident and liaising with theseagencies until the crew and vessel are safe.
 Warning vessels in the vicinity of a threat by broadcasting sitreps of incidents via Inmarsat-C
SafetyNET service.
 Alerting CSOs and vessel managers of incidents via email.
 Keeping the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) updated of reported incidents.
 Assisting local law enforcement in apprehending and bringing the criminals to justice.
 Publish comprehensive quarterly and annual reports detailing incidents reported to the PRC.
The IMB PRC provides all its services free of charge to all ships irrespective of crew nationality,
ownership, or flag.
This report provides an analysis of 90 global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents reported to
the IMB PRC from 1 January to 30 September 2022. Incidents are occasionally reported late, resulting
in changes to the tables and figures in subsequent reports.
Due to the continued debate concerning the Malacca Straits, these narrated incidents are shown
separately. Similarly, because of the vast area affected by Somali pirates, these incidents are grouped
together with the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea in the narrations section.
For further details on the anti-piracy service or to report an incident contact the 24-hour manned IMB
PRC at:ICC International Maritime Bureau
PO Box 12559, 50782 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel ++ 60 3 2078 5763 Fax ++ 60 3 2078 5769
E-mail: piracy@icc-ccs.org / imbkl@icc-ccs.org
WhatsApp / Telegram: +60 11 2659 3057
24 Hours Anti-Piracy HELPLINE Tel: ++ 60 3 2031 0014

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DEFINITIONS OF PIRACY & ARMED ROBBERY
The IMB PRC follows the definitions of Piracy as defined in Article 101 of the 1982 United Nations
Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and Armed Robbery as defined by the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO) in its 26th Assembly session as Resolution A.1025 (26) “Code of Practicefor the Investigation of Crimes of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships”.
Article 101 of UNCLOS defines Piracy as:
Definition of Piracy consists of any of the following acts:(a) any illegal acts of violence or detention, or any act of depredation, committed for private ends by
the crew or the passengers of a private ship or a private aircraft, and directed(i) on the high seas, against another ship or aircraft, or against persons or property on board such shipor aircraft;(ii) against a ship, aircraft, persons or property in a place outside the jurisdiction of any State;(b) any act of voluntary participation in the operation of a ship or of an aircraft with knowledge of facts
making it a pirate ship or aircraft;(c) any act of inciting or of intentionally facilitating an act described in subparagraph (a) or (b).
IMO Resolution A.1025 (26) “Code of Practice for the Investigation of Crimes of Piracy andArmed Robbery against Ships” defines Armed Robbery as:
Armed robbery against ships means any of the following acts:
1. any illegal act of violence or detention or any act of depredation, or threat thereof, other than an actof piracy, committed for private ends and directed against a ship or against persons or property on
board such a ship, within a State’s internal waters, archipelagic waters and territorial sea;
2. any act of inciting or of intentionally facilitating an act described above
The definitions of piracy and armed robbery are aimed to assign responsibility for responding to theseillegal acts. It is worth noting that these definitions do not consider the resulting consequence on thecrew, vessel and cargo, which in IMB’s experience ranges from opportunistic theft, cargo theft, taking
crew hostage, assault and injury, kidnapping and in some cases death of a crew member.
It is vital that all actual and attempted incidents are reported and recorded at the time of, or shortly
after, the incident.
This is the first essential step in the response chain.

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Under the definitions of Piracy or Armed Robbery, the IMB PRC reports incidents as follows:
1. Boarded: An illegal act of perpetrators successfully gaining access onto the vessel.
2. Hijacked: An illegal act of perpetrators successfully gaining access onto the vessel and taking
over the control of the vessel from the Master and crew.
3. Fired Upon: An illegal act of perpetrators discharging weapons towards the vessel while
attempting to gain access onto the vessel.
4. Attempted: An illegal act of perpetrators attempting to approach a vessel with possible
intention to board but remain unsuccessful due to the timely actions of the crew.
The consequences to the crew, vessel, or cargo, as a result of the above illegal acts:
1. Crew: Kidnap, hostage, death, threat, assault, injury, missing.
2. Vessel: Damage, especially due to the discharge of weapons or when perpetrators willfully
damage vessel equipment and property.
3. Cargo: Theft or damage to cargo.

Region specific severity of incidents on Crew, Vessel and Cargo: (Chart G)
As several agencies define and categorize incidents differently, the IMB reports under three generic
Severity Levels – I, II, and III determined by the effect the incident has on the crew, vessel and cargo.
Severity Level I: Any incident which has a direct impact on the crew. To include:a.
Crew being taken hostage, assaulted, injured, killed, kidnapped, missing, threatened.
b.
A hijacking where the command of the vessel is taken over by those boarding.
c.
An incident where the crew retreats into the citadel.
Severity Level II: To include a vessel being fired upon, security teams firing on approaching threat,robbers / pirates identified with weapons of any type (violence is offered) whether boarded or otherwise.
Severity Level III: To include an incident that does not fall into either Level I or Level II

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FUNDING
The Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC), funded purely on donations, wishes to thank the following
organisations that have financially contributed towards the Centre’s 24-hour manned service: ANIA Assuranceforeningen Skuld
 Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited
 Gard AS
 Japan P&I
 Justships Ltd
 Merchant Shipping Cyprus
 Steamship Insurance Management Services Limited
 The North of England P&I Association Ltd
 The Standard Club Ltd
 Tsakos Shipping and Trading SA
The PRC is additionally non-financially supported by: Spire Global, Inc. (https://spire.com/) Vessel tracker (https://www.vesseltracker.com/)

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TABLE 1: Locations of ACTUAL and ATTEMPTED incidents, January – September
2018 – 2022
Locations
Indonesia
Malacca Straits
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore Straits
Thailand
EAST
China
ASIA
Vietnam
INDIAN
Bangladesh
SUB-CONTIndia
AMERICAS
BrazilColombia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
GuyanaHaiti
MexicoPanamaPeru
Venezuela
AFRICA
AngolaBenin
Cameroon
Democratic Rep. of Congo
Dem. Rep. of Sao Tome and Principe
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Ghana
GuineaGulf of Aden*
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Liberia
MoroccoMozambique
Nigeria
Red Sea*
SenegalSierra Leone
SomaliaSouth Africa
The Congo
Togo
REST OF WORLD
Iraq
Subtotal for nine months
Total at year end
SE ASIA

2018
31

2019
20

2020
23

9
6
3

10
4
1

4
8
15
1

2
2
11
3
4
1

3
2
3
2
3
1
3

4
2
3

1
1
1
5
6

3
8
5
2
1

1
5
1

2021
6
1
1
9
20

3
2
6
4
1

1

4

2

1
3
5

4
4

2
1

5

15

5
7

3
2
1
1
5

1

2022
9
2
6
31

6
2
5

2
1

8
2
5

1
1

2
8
2
1
1

3
2
1
1
2
1
2
29

1
41

2
2
5
1

3
5
3
1

2

6

1
1

3
17

1
4

1
1
1
132
195

1

1
1
1
1

2

156
201

119
162
6

97
132

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All incidents with * above are attributed to Somali pirates.
CHART A: The following six locations contributed to 73% of the total 90 incidents reported in
the period January – September 2022
BANGLADESH, 6
SINGAPORE STRAITS,
31

GHANA, 6

INDONESIA, 9

PERU, 8PHILIPPINES, 6

CHART B: Monthly comparison of incidents during January – September 2022
20
18
18
16
16
14
12

11
10

10

9
8

8

7
6

6

5

4
2
0
JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

7

JUN

JUL

AUG

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CHART C: Total incidents as per regions of the world January – September 2022
60

50

48

40

30

20

18
16

10

8

0
INDIAN SUB-CONTAFRICAAMERICASE ASIA

CHART D: Perpetrators successful in 95% of incidents, January – September 2022

90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

85

1
BOARDEDHIJACKEDACTUAL

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CHART E: Type of incident in relation to the status of vessel movement
January – September 2022
ATTEMPTED40

BOARDEDHIJACKED

37

36

35
30
25
20
15

12

10
5

3
1

1

0
ANCHORED

BERTHEDSTEAMING

CHART F: Region specific type of incident in relation to the status of vessel movement
January – September 2022
ATTEMPTEDBOARDEDHIJACKED

40
34

35
30
25
20

13

15
10
5

9

9
4
1

6
2

2

0

9

3
11

1

3
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CHART G: Region specific severity of incident in relation January – September 2022
(Severity level I, II, III – see page 4 for clarification)

30
I

27

II

III

25

20
16
15
12
10
5

8

7

6

5
2

2

3

2

0
SE ASIA

INDIAN SUB-CONTAFRICAAMERICATABLE 2: ACTUAL and ATTEMPTED incidents by location, January – September 2022

Location
SE ASIA

Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore Straits
INDIAN
Bangladesh
SUB-CONTIndia
AMERICAS
BrazilGuyanaHaiti
Peru
Venezuela
AFRICA
AngolaDemocratic Republic of Congo
Egypt
Ghana
Ivory Coast
LiberiaSouth Africa
Sub total
Total

Actual incidents
BoardedHijacked
9
2
5
31
6
2
4
2
1
8
2
5
1

Attempted incidents
Attempted

1

1

1
1

5
1
1
1
85

10

1
90

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TABLE 3: Ports / anchorages, with three or more reported incidents,
January – September 2022
Country
AngolaBangladesh
BrazilGhana
Indonesia
Indonesia
Peru
Philippines

Location
LuandaChittagong
MacapaTakoradi
Belawan
JakartaCallaoBatangas

01.01.2022 to 30.09.2022
4
5
5
5
4
3
8
3

TABLE 4: Status of vessels during ACTUAL incidents, January – September 2022
Location
SE ASIA

Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore Straits
INDIAN
Bangladesh
SUB-CONTIndia
AMERICAS
BrazilGuyanaHaiti
Peru
Venezuela
AFRICA
AngolaDemocratic Republic of Congo
Ghana
Ivory Coast
LiberiaSouth Africa
Sub total
Total

Berthed1
1
2

Anchored
6
1
2

1
1

5
1
4
1

1

Steaming
2
1
31

1
1
1

7
1
5

1

1
1
12

4

1
1

37
86

37

TABLE 5: Status of vessels during ATTEMPTED incidents, January – September 2022
Location
SE ASIAAMERICAS
AFRICA
Sub total
Total

Philippines
BrazilEgypt
Ghana

Berthed1

Anchored
1
1
1
3

1
4

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TABLE 6: Types of arms used during incidents, January – September 2018 – 2022
Type of Arms
Guns
KnivesOther weapons
Not stated
Sub total
Total at year end

2018
37
25
4
90
156
201

2019
35
23
5
56
119
162

2020
37
35
3
57
132
195

2021
24
29
4
40
97
132

2022
11
32
1
46
90

TABLE 7: Comparison of the type of incidents, January – September 2018 – 2022
Type of Attack
Attempted
BoardedFired upon
HijackSub total
Total at year end

2018
32
107
13
4
156
201

2019
10
95
10
4
119
162

2020
12
112
6
2
132
195

2021
9
85
2
1
97
132

2022
4
85
1
90

TABLE 8: Types of violence to crew, January – September 2018 – 2022
Type of Violence
Hostage
Kidnapped
Threatened
Assaulted
InjuredKilledSub total
Total at year end

2018
112
39
7
6
164
241

2019
49
70
4
3
6
1
133
210

2020
31
85
6
5
7

2021
8
51
5
2
3
1
70
82

134
191

2022
27
5
6
38

TABLE 9: Type of violence to crew by location, January – September 2022
Location
SE ASIAAMERICAS

AFRICA
Sub total
Total

HostageIndonesia
Singapore Straits
BrazilGuyanaHaiti
Peru
Ivory Coast

4
1
1
4
17
27

12

Threatened
1211Assaulted

5
38

6

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TABLE 10: Types of arms used by geographical location, January – September 2022
Guns

Locations
SE ASIA

Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore Straits
INDIAN
Bangladesh
SUB-CONTIndia
AMERICAS
BrazilGuyanaHaiti
Peru
Venezuela
AFRICA
AngolaDemocratic Republic of Congo
Egypt
Ghana
Ivory Coast
LiberiaSouth Africa
Sub total
Total

Knives
5
1
1
13
3

1
3

Other Weapons

3
1
1
1

4

1

3
2
1
1
1
4

32

1
1
46

3

1
1

11

Not Stated
4
1
4
15
3
2
2
1

1

1
90

TABLE 11: Incidents as per type of vessels, January – September 2018 – 2022
Type
Accommodation Barge
Bulk Carrier
Container
Crew Boat
Drilling Ship / Rig
General Cargo
Heavy Lift Vessel
Heavy Load Carrier
Landing Craft
Maintenance Pontoon
Offshore Support Vessel
Ore Carrier
Pipe Layer Ship / Barge
Pleasure Craft
Refrigerated Ship
RO-RO
Supply Vessel
Tanker Asphalt / Bitumen
Tanker Chemical / ProductTanker Crude Oil
Tanker FPSO / FSO
Tanker LNG

2018

2019

51
13
1
6
1

2021

2022

30
12

2020
1
34
20

34
24

41
10
2

7

1
6

1
2

1
1
1
1

2
1

2
1

2

2

2
1
6
2
2
1
41
12

32
15

1

2

2

13

3

1

1

8
1
32
7
1

4

1

16
2

15
6

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Tanker LPG
Trawler / Fishing
Offshore Tug / Tug & Barge
Vehicle Carrier
Yacht / Sailing Vessel
Sub total
Total at year end

1
5
10

4
3
5
1
1
119
162

156
201

3
6
5

2
3
3
1

132
195

97
132

2
5
3
1
90

CHART H: Incidents as per type of vessels, January – September 2022

BULK CARRIER

41

PRODUCT TANKER

11

CONTAINER

10TANKER

6TUG

4CHEMICAL TANKER

4

VEHICLE CARRIER

3CREW BOAT

2

GENERAL CARGO

2

LPG TANKER

2

OFFSHORE TUG

1REFRIGERATED CARGO SHIP

1

SAILING VESSEL

1HEAVY LOAD CARRIER

1

OFFSHORE SUPPLY SHIP

1
0

.

5

10

15

.

14

20

25

30

35

40

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TABLE 12: Nationalities of vessels affected, January – September 2018 – 2022
Flag State
Antigua & Barbuda
Austria
BahamasBarbados
BermudaCameroon
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Comoros
Cook Islands
CyprusDenmark
FranceGabon
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
GreeceHong Kong (SAR)
India
Indonesia
Isle of Man
Italy
JamaicaJapan
Korea South
Liberia
Luxemburg
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mongolia
Netherlands
Nigeria
Niue
NorwayPalau
PanamaPhilippines
Portugal
RussiaSaudi Arabia
SenegalSingaporeSpain
St Kitts & Nevis
St Vincent & Grenadines
Switzerland
Togo
Turkey

2018
2

2019
2
1
3
1
1
1
1

2020
1

2021
1

2022
1

1

6
1
1

3
1

1
2

2

1
3

1

1
3

1

2
4

6
4
1

1

1
2
2
2
3

1

1

1

7
2

1
2

1
1
2
13
1
1
2
3

1
6
1
3

1
2
2
2
2
7
2
2
1
1

2

1

1
1

1
1
15
2
5
6
30
1
3
1

1
18

21

3
8
22

1
4
22

2
4
1

1

1
10

1
19
1
3

1
1
1

1

26

17

3
1
16
1

1

1
1
1
15

10

2

1

2

21

3

2

2
6
15

1

1
21
1

14
2
1
5
14
1

1
17
1
1

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USA
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Not Stated
Sub total
Total at year end

1
1
1
156
201

119
162

132
195

1
1
90

97
132

CHART I: Nationalities of vessels involved in nine or more incidents,
January – September 2022
25

21
20

16
15
15

10
10

5

0
LIBERIAMARSHALL ISLANDSSINGAPORE

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TABLE 13: Vessels affected – managed or controlled from January – September 2022
Country
Bahamas
China
Croatia
CyprusDenmark
FranceGermany
GreeceHong Kong
India
Japan
Korea South
Malaysia
MonacoNetherlands
NorwayPhilippines
Singapore
TaiwanUAE
United Kingdom
USA
Vietnam
Not Stated
Total

No of Ships
2
1
2
1
2
3
7
13
3
3
6
2
2
1
1
1
5
24
1
4
2
1
2
1
90

CHART J: Managing countries whose vessels involved in nine or more incidents,
January – September 2022
30

24

25

20

15

13

10

5

0
GREECESINGAPORE

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OFF SOMALIA / GULF OF ADEN / RED SEA ATTACK FIGURES UPDATE
From 1 January to 30 September 2022, no incident reported to the IMB PRC for Gulf of Aden.
The international navies patrolling these waters continue to coordinate and liaise with merchantand fishing fleets to identify and apprehend pirate action groups.
All vessels are advised and encouraged to adhere to the BMP 5 recommendations while transitingthese waters. Vessels employing Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) should
be cautious and not mistake fishermen for pirates in some heavy fishing areas.
As the IMB PRC continues to monitor the situation in the region, it cautions vessel owners andmasters against complacency. Somali pirates still retain the capability and capacity to carry out
attacks.
The IMB PRC supports and compliments the role of international navies by relaying all reports
received to the response agencies, as well as by broadcasting alerts to vessels via the INMARSAT
Safety Net Service.

CONTINUED COOPERATION
The positive information sharing, actions and cooperation between the Indonesian Marine Police(IMP) and the IMB PRC has resulted in an overall decrease in the number of reported incidents
in the 10 safe designated areas.
All vessels intending to anchor, waiting for berth or drift, should do so at the designated areas
where IMP patrol boats would be stationed to enable them to maximize their resources to provide
greater protection for vessels.
Vessels are advised to cooperate by maintaining strict anti-piracy and robbery watches andreport all attacks and suspicious sightings to the local Authorities / IMP, as well as the IMB PRC.
The IMB PRC will also liaise with local and regional Authorities to render necessary assistance.
In line with the Road Map Program Police Reforms Wave III, the Indonesian Authorities willcontinue to allocate and position resources and assets in 10 key designated areas of concern, toprevent sea robbery and piracy in and around Indonesian waters.
In January 2021, the IMB was informed that the successful cooperation, resulting in a year on
year drop in incidents in almost all areas will continue until further notice.
The IMB thanks the IMP for their support and contribution to the shipping industry.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe IMB PRC appreciates the strong and vital cooperation from the Philippine and MalaysianIntel that have provided crucial information relating to the safety of vessels and seafarers,
particularly in the Sulu Sea/eastern Sabah waters. The successful cooperation has directly andindirectly saved many lives and properties at sea. The IMB PRC looks forward to the continued
cooperation, and thanks both intel agencies for their commitment.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe IMB appreciates the assistance (past and present) and vital cooperation provided by the
Coalition naval forces / EU naval force (EUNAVFOR ATALANTA) / MSCHOA / US Navy /French Alindien / NATO / UKMTO / Indian Navy / Iranian Navy / Malaysian Navy / Russian Navy
/ Chinese Navy / South Korean Navy / Japanese Maritime SDF/ Singapore Navy / Royal Thai Navy
/ and Yemeni Coast Guard and Navy, for assisting the many vessels that have been attacked bysuspected Somali pirates, both in the Gulf of Aden, and off eastern / southern Somali coast, Indian
Ocean, Arabian Sea and other areas. The positive actions by the navies including pre-emptive anddisruptive counter piracy tactics, resulted in a drop in the number of attacks.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe IMB PRC appreciates the strong cooperation from the West African authorities / navies andinternational navies, especially the Danish, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese Navies in
the Gulf of Guinea. A special thanks to the Nigerian Authorities, particularly the Nigerian Navyand NIMASA, who have continued to provide prompt information, actions and valuable
cooperation between agencies. The IMB PRC looks forward to the continued cooperation fromthe West African authorities / navies and international navies in the area.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTThe IMB PRC thanks all the masters and vessel owners / operators who have reported incidents
to the Centre in a timely manner. It encourages all incidents to be reported in a timely manner.
While the IMB PRC endeavours to always get a meaningful response from regional authorities,
the reports also play a crucial role to increase awareness of this crime, which allows for
additional resources to be allocated by authorities to tackle the crime of piracy and armed
robbery. Transparent statistics from an independent, non-political, international organizationsuch as the IMB PRC can act as a catalyst to achieve this goal.
The IMB PRC wishes all seafarers safe and secure voyages and remains available to assist in any
manner.

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PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY PRONE AREAS AND WARNINGSAll ships are advised to report all piracy and armed robbery incidents and suspicious sightings to local
Authorities, their flag state and to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre as per IMO Cir 1334.
The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre can be contacted at:
E-mail: piracy@icc-ccs.org / imbkl@icc-ccs.org
Tel: +60 3 2078 5763 Fax: +60 3 2078 5769
WhatsApp / Telegram: +60 11 2659 3057. (Photograph or video submission encouraged).
24 Hours Anti-Piracy HELPLINE is: +60 3 2031 0014
Mariners are advised to be cautious, take precautionary measures and follow all recommended
guidelines, when transiting the following areas:
SOUTH EAST ASIA AND INDIAN SUB CONTINENT
Bangladesh: Robbers normally target ships at anchor. Most incidents reported are at Chittagong
anchorages and approaches. Incidents in Bangladesh have fallen significantly over the past few years
because of the efforts by the Bangladesh Authorities.
Indonesia: Belawan and Tanjung Priok / Jakarta anchorage and surrounding waters. Pirates / robbers
are normally armed with guns / knives and / or machetes. Generally, be vigilant in other areas. Many
incidents may have gone unreported. Pirates / robbers normally approach vessels during the night. Whenspotted and alarm is sounded, the pirates / robbers usually escape without confronting the crew. A strict
anti-piracy watch is recommended.
Meetings and continued dialogue between the Indonesian Marine Police (IMP) and the IMB PRC
resulted in positive actions by the Indonesian Authorities, who have so far brought down the number ofincidents significantly. With the assistance and actions of the IMP, the incidents appear to be decreasing
each year with great success. Incidents in Indonesian waters have also dropped dramatically since thecooperation begin.
The Indonesian Marine Police have advised all ships intending to anchor, to do so at / near the following
areas where Indonesian Marine Police will conduct patrols for greater protection.
(After IMP-IMB started their cooperation, since 2014, no incident has been reported in the Adang Bay
region. With this in view, in March 2021, IMP has decided to replace Adang Bay with Tanjung Butan
at 01:11.30N – 104:12.30E as Singapore Straits and surrounding waters now classified as risky waters).
1. Belawan: 03:55.00N-098:45.30E
2. Dumai: 01:42.00N-101:28.00E
3. Nipah: 01:07.30N-103:37.00E
4. Tanjung Berakit/Bintan: 01:23.30N-104:42.30E
5. Tanjung Priok: 06:00.30S-106:54.00E
6. Gresik: 07:09.00S-112:40.00E
7. Taboneo: 03:41.30S-114:28.00E
8. Tanjung Butan: 01:11.30N-104:12.30E (effective 12 March 2021)
9. Muara Berau: 00:17.00S-117:36.00E
10. Balikpapan: 01:22.00S-116:53.00E
The Indonesian Authorities have advised IMB that in accordance with the Road Map Program Police
Reforms Wave III, the above given ten locations prevention action of sea robbery / piracy in Indonesian
waters will continue until further notice.

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Vessels are advised to maintain strict anti-piracy watch and measures and report all incidents andsuspicious sightings to the local authorities and the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. The IMB PRC will
also liaise with the local authorities to render necessary assistance.
Malacca Straits: Although the number of incidents has dropped substantially due to the increased andaggressive patrols by the littoral states’ authorities since July 2005, vessels are advised to continue
maintaining strict anti-piracy / robbery watches when transiting the Straits. Currently, there are no
indications as to how long these patrols will continue or when they will be reduced. In some cases,
incidents may have gone unreported. Situation currently remains stable.
Malaysia: Bandar Penawar, Johor – incidents reported on anchored vessels. Off Tanjung Piai –incidents reported on vessels underway. Though incidents have stopped, the IMB PRC is monitoring
the situation and will liaise with the Malaysian Authorities / MMEA as needed.
In / off Eastern Sabah – Militant activities resulting in several tugs / barges / fishing vessels being
attacked and crews kidnapped. There were two kidnapping incidents in 2018, two in 2019 and one in
January 2020 off Tambisan, Sabah. The local authorities have beefed up patrols. It was reported thatseveral ASG militants have been captured / killed by the authorities. Militant / kidnapping incidents onmerchant ships have stopped due to patrols and actions by both Malaysian and Philippines Authorities.
The IMB PRC is monitoring the situation.
Vessels are advised to continue to take precautionary measures and maintain strict anti-piracy watch
and measures. Vessels transiting these waters should refer to the Sabah Notice to Mariners NTM 14 of2017 on the Ship Reporting System. Vessels are also urged to monitor the IMB PRC Warnings on
potential incidents targets / description of militant boats issued on behalf of the Philippines andMalaysian Intel.
Philippines: Pirates / militants in the southern Philippines conduct attacks on vessels in / off Sibutu
passage / off Sibutu island / Tawi Tawi / Sulu sea / Celebes sea / off eastern Sabah. They attacked tugs
/ barges / fishing vessels / yachts / merchant ships to rob and kidnap crews for ransom. Thesekidnappings by militants have stopped (for merchant ships) since March 2017. In 2018 there were two
incidents where crews were kidnapped off Sabah, two in 2019 and one in 2020 where smaller tugs andfishing boats were targeted. These kidnappers are believed to be affiliated with the ASG. The local
Authorities have beefed up patrols. It was reported that several ASG militants have been captured /killed by the Authorities. The IMB PRC is monitoring the situation. Vessels are advised to takeprecautionary measures and maintain strict anti-piracy watch and measures. Vessels transiting thesewaters should refer to the Sabah Notice to Mariners NTM 14 of 2017 on the Ship Reporting System.
Vessels are also urged to monitor the IMB PRC Warnings on potential incidents locations / targets
issued by the Philippines Intel / Malaysian Intel.
Manila / Batangas / Tabangas: Be vigilant. Several past and recent incidents / robberies have beenreported.
Singapore Straits: A general warning issued in December 2019 indicating a sudden rise in incidents
in Singapore Straits especially during the night is still valid. The incidents are still occurring andincreasing. It appears one or more groups are targeting passing ships including tugs / barges to rob them.
Authorities have been notified and are aware of the situation. Vessels are advised to remain vigilant
and to continue maintaining adequate anti-piracy / robbery watches and measures. Pirates / robbers
board ships while underway or while at anchor especially during the night. Pirates / robbers will abortand move away when the alarm is sounded and authorities notified. Therefore, a strict watch isnecessary.
South China Sea: Although incidents have stopped in the vicinity off Tioman / off Pulau Aur / off
Anambas / Natuna / Mangkai islands / Subi Besar / Merundung areas, vessels are advised to continue
to remain vigilant, especially during the night. In the past, several hijackings of small product tankers
occurred off the coast of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and in the South China Sea area. This trend
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started in April 2014, but the hijackings stopped abruptly in late 2015. It has been reported that somecriminals have been arrested by local Authorities both in Malaysia and in Indonesia. There were threeincidents reported in 2017 where two tankers were hijacked off Kuantan / Off Pulau Aur / East coast
Malaysia. The IMB is monitoring the situation.
WEST AFRICA (Gulf of Guinea) – As a general rule:
(i)
(ii)

Follow recommendations and guidelines presented in the BMP WA.
All crews to keep a vigilant lookout using all available means. Ships to adjust ETA for
direct berthing or wait / drift / transit more than 300 nm from coast, if appropriate andagreed by all in venture. Incidents reported up to 261 nm from coast.

Angola (Luanda): Incidents of robberies reported.
Benin (Cotonou): Recently, incidents have dropped. Past incidents reported in / off Benin. Vessels
attacked and crews kidnapped. Incidents showed that the pirates / robbers in the area are well armed
and violent. Pirates robbed vessels and kidnapped crews for ransom. In the past, tankers were hijacked
and part cargo stolen (gas oil).
Cameroon (Douala): Incidents appear to have stopped. Past incidents involved kidnapping of crews.
Equatorial Guinea: Incidents dropped. Past incidents occurred around 40nm from Luba. One incident
involved hijacking and the other boarded with criminal intentions.
Gabon (Port Gentil / Owendo anchorage): Incidents / kidnapping of crews occurred more than 70nm
offshore.
Ghana (Takoradi / Tema): Robberies have been reported at the anchorages.
Guinea (Conakry): Robberies have been reported at the anchorages.
Ivory Coast (Abidjan): Incidents dropped but remains risky.
Nigeria (Lagos / Apapa, Off Bayelsa / Brass / Bonny Island / Port Harcourt): Pirates / robbers are often
well armed, violent and have attacked and hijacked / robbed ships / kidnapped crews along or far fromthe coast, rivers, anchorages, ports and surrounding waters. Incidents have also been reported up to
about 261 nm from the coast. Generally, all waters in / off Nigeria remain highly risky. Vessels areadvised to be vigilant as many incidents may also have gone unreported. Kidnapping for ransom
remains the biggest risk for crews. Vessels are advised to take additional measures in these high-riskwaters. In the past, tankers were also hijacked and part cargo stolen (gas oil).
Togo (Lome): Incidents appear to have stopped. Past attacks reported at anchorage / in / off Togo.
Vessels robbed and crews kidnapped. In the past, tankers were also hijacked and part cargo stolen (gasoil).
The Congo: Pointe Noire / Off Point – stay vigilant.
Sao Tome & Principe: Vessels hijacked / attacked and crews kidnapped. Vessels advised to maintainstrict anti-piracy watch and measures. Waters are still considered high risk for fishing and merchantvessels although incidents have dropped.
Red Sea / Gulf of Aden / Somalia / Arabian Sea / Indian Ocean: No recent reported piracy
attacks. There were several suspicious reports. Although the opportunity for incidents has reduced, theSomali pirates continue to possess the capability and capacity to carry out incidents. All merchant ships
are advised to adhere to the recommendations in the latest BMP while transiting in these waters. The
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IMB PRC will continue to alert and broadcast information to all ships in the region via Inmarsat EGC
Safety Net.
Although no reported incidents, the threat still exists in the waters off the southern Red Sea / Bab el
Mandeb, Gulf of Aden including Yemen and the northern Somali coast, Arabian sea / off Oman, Gulfof Oman and off the eastern and southern Somali coast. In the past, vessels have been targeted off
Kenya, Tanzania, Seychelles, Madagascar, Mozambique, as well as in the Indian ocean, and off thewest and south coasts of India, and west Maldives. Be vigilant.
Generally, Somali pirates tend to be well armed with automatic weapons, RPGs and sometimes use
skiffs launched from mother vessels, which may be hijacked fishing vessels or dhows. Masters and shipowners are encouraged to register and report their vessels as per the latest BMP procedures and ensurethat their vessel is hardened prior to entering the high-risk area. While transiting through these waters
it is essential to maintain a 24-hour visual and radar watch. Keeping in mind the warnings and alerts forthe area, an early sighting / detection of an approaching skiff will enable an accurate assessment,
allowing the Master and PCASP to make informed decisions to keep clear of small boats, dhows, fishingvessels and, if necessary, take evasive actions and request assistance as needed.
Masters are reminded that fishermen in this region may try to protect their nets by attempting toaggressively approach merchant vessels. Some of the fishermen may be armed to protect their catchand they should not be confused with pirates.
Vessels transiting in / off Yemen / Gulf of Aden: Security risk due to civil war in Yemen. Vessels
have been fired upon and approached. (not piracy related).
Vessels transiting Straits of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman / Off Iran – a number of incidents reported in
2021 involving explosions and unauthorised boarding. (not piracy related).
SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN WATERS
Brazil (Macapa): Incidents increasing. Waters remain risky. Stay vigilant.
Colombia (Cartagena): Incidents have dropped. Past incidents reported at anchorages, river passage
and pilot boarding ground. Stay vigilant.
Ecuador (Guayaquil): Incidents have stopped. Past incidents reported at anchorage / river passage withpilot. Robbers well-armed. Fired upon.
Haiti (Port Au Prince): Armed robberies. Maintain watch and stay vigilant.
Mexico (Puerto Dos Bocas): Incidents dropped. Past reported incidents – pirates / robbers in this area
armed with guns.
Peru (Callao): Incidents continuing. Maintain vigilant watch and employ anti-piracy measures.
Venezuela (Puerto La Cruz / Puerto Jose): Although incidents have stopped, vessels are still reminded
to maintain strict anti-piracy watch and measures especially at anchor.
EASTERN EUROPE/UKRAINE
Not piracy related: Ukraine and Russia conflict: stay clear of Ukrainian coast. Mines reported in theBlack Sea.

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IMB Maritime Security Hotline
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has a dedicated hotline for seafarers, port workers, shipping
agents, shipyard personnel, brokers, stevedores, and all concerned parties to report any information thatthey may have seen / heard / known etc. relating to any maritime crime including terrorism, piracy andother illegal activities. All information reported will be treated in strict confidence and will be passed
on to relevant Authorities for further action. Maritime crime and security concerns us all and with yourhelp, we can try to minimize the risks and help save lives and property.
The Maritime Security Hotline can be contacted 24 hours every day at:
Tel: +60 3 2031 0014 Fax: +60 3 2078 5769 E-mail: imbsecurity@icc-ccs.org
WhatsApp or Telegram at +601126593057. Photograph or video submission encouraged.
REMEMBER: Your information may save lives. All information will be treated in strict
confidence.

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CHART K: SE Asia – Singapore Straits – number of reported incidents
January – September 2018 - 2022
35

31

30
25
20
20
15
15
10
5

3

1

0
2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

CHART L: Gulf of Guinea – number of reported incidents
January – September 2018 - 2022
70
61
60
48

50

44

40
27

30
20

13

10
0
2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

CHART M: Americas – Callao, Peru – number of reported incidents
January – September 2018 - 2022
16

15

14
12
10

8

8
6
4

5

5

2019

2020

3

2
0
2018

25

2021

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TRENDS
Ninety incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting
Centre (PRC) in the first nine months of 2022. This compares to 97 incidents in the same period lastyear and the lowest recorded figure since 1992.
Perpetrators were successful in gaining access to the vessels in 95% of the reported incidents which are
broken down as 85 vessels boarded, four attempted attacks, and one vessel hijacked. In many of thecases, vessels were either at anchor or steaming when they were boarded, with nearly all the incidents
occurring during the hours of darkness.
Weapons, guns and knives were wielded by the criminals in 43 incidents. Though these are amongst
the lowest reports in 25 years, violence to crew continues with 27 crew taken hostage, six assaulted andfive threatened. The risk to crew, however petty or opportunistic the incident, remains real.
In the first nine months of 2022, 13 incidents have been reported in the Gulf of Guinea region. Of these
11 incidents fall under the definition of Armed Robbery and two as Piracy. Compared to the same periodof 2021, there were 13 Armed Robbery incidents and 14 viewed as Piracy. This is a positive andsignificant decline in the number of reported incidents in the region. The efforts of the coastal authoritiesof the Gulf of Guinea need to be commended. While the decline is welcome, the sustained and continued
efforts of the coastal authorities and the presence of the international navies is essential to safeguard
seafarers and long-term regional and international shipping and trade.
The number of reports from Callao anchorage in Peru has dropped from 15 in the first nine months of2021 to eight in the same period of 2022.
Conversely, incidents in the Singapore Straits continue to increase with 31 incidents reported in the firstnine months of 2022 compared to 21 in the same period last year. Vessels underway were boarded inall 31 reports and in most cases ship stores or properties stolen. The IMB PRC believes there is a degreeof under reporting as well as late reporting of incidents from these waters and encourages Masters toreport all incidents as early as possible so that local authorities are able to identify, investigate andapprehend the perpetrators. While considered low level opportunistic crimes, crews continue to be atrisk with weapons reported in at least 16 incidents, including some involving very large bulk carriers
and tankers.
Since 1991 the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre’s 24-hour manned center remains a single point of contact
to report the crimes of piracy and armed robbery. The Centre has not only assisted ships in a timely
manner, it provides the maritime industry, response agencies and governments with transparent data –received directly from the Master of the vessel under attack - or its owners.
The IMB PRC’s prompt forwarding of reports and liaison with response agencies, its broadcasts toshipping via GMDSS Safety Net Services and email alerts to CSOs, all provided free of cost, has helped
the response against piracy and armed robbery and the security of seafarers globally.

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OBSERVATIONS
Narrations of the 90 attacks for 01 January to 30 September 2022 are listed on pages 28 to 43. The
following serious incidents, in chronological sequence are described in more detail.
Ghana:
On 3 April 2022, a Marshall Island flagged Bulk Carrier Arch Gabriel, was approached and boarded by
pirates while drifting at position Latitude 01:31.2 North and Longitude 001:30.7 East, around 261nm
SE of Accra, Ghana at approximately 1848 UTC.
On being notified of the incident, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre immediately alerted and liaised with
the Regional Authorities and international warships to request their assistance. An Italian Navy warshipand its helicopter responded and proceeded to render assistance resulting in the crew and ship being
safe. The vessel proceeded to a safe port under the escort of the warship.
Ivory Coast:
On 24 January 2022, a Marshall Islands flagged Product Tanker MT B. Ocean was attacked andhijacked by armed pirates while underway at position Latitude 04:22.7 North and Longitude 004:10.5
West, around 59nm SSW of Abidjan, Ivory Coast at approximately 2315 UTC. Around 9 to 11 pirates
armed with guns attacked, boarded, and hijacked the drifting tanker.
All crew including two security personnel were taken hostage and detained initially on the bridge andthen moved to the crew mess room. All communication and navigation equipment were switched off
and the bosun was instructed to paint over the tanker’s name written on top of the bridge. The pirates
were heard communicating with another vessel. They then navigated the tanker using their own GPS
equipment to rendezvous with the offtake vessel. While enroute the bosun was told to prepare the
manifold. Once the tanker was alongside the offtake vessel, the chief officer and bosun were told tocommence discharge operations.
After around six hours the cargo operations were stopped. The pirates disembarked and stole part of thetanker’s cargo as well as ship and crew cash, crew personal belongings and ship’s properties before
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1 January – 30 September 2022
ACTUAL ATTACKSSOUTH EAST ASIA (EXCLUDING MALACCA STRAITS)
Ref

Date
Time

Name of Ship
Type/Flag/Grt/
IMO Number

Position

Narration

1.

07.01.2022
1842 UTC
Steaming
BoardedBlue Sea
TankerLiberia
55863
9413028

01:16.55N –104:16.54E,
Singapore
Straits

2.

07.01.2022
2140 UTC
Steaming
BoardedBow Santos
Chemical Tanker
Norway12005
9303651

01:14.18N –104:13.95E,
Singapore
Straits

3.

29.01.2022
2000 UTC
Steaming
BoardedHai Duong 29
Offshore Tug
Vietnam
3487
959191101:10.4N –103:28.7E,
Singapore
Straits

4.

01.02.2022
2035 UTC
Anchored
BoardedName Withheld
Bulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
19789-

03:54.46N –098:47.17E,
BelawanAnchorage,
Indonesia

5.

01.02.2022
2140 UTC
BerthedBoarded

PS Stars
Product Tanker
Marshall Islands
29562
993051905:47.22N –118:01.52E,
MOT Terminal,
Sandakan Port,
Sabah,
Malaysia

Alert crew spotted four robbers armed
with a long knife on the poop deck.
Alarm raised, PA announcement made,and crew mustered resulting in therobbers escaping. A search was carriedout throughout the tanker. Nothing
reported stolen. VTIS notified.
Four robbers armed with knives
boarded the tanker underway andentered the engine room. They took
hostage the duty motorman, locked him
in the fuel injector room, and went into
the workshop. The motorman managed
to free himself and informed the bridge.
Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS
informed. Hearing the alarm, therobbers escaped. A search was carriedout. No injuries to crew and nothing
reported stolen. The tanker resumed hervoyage.
Two robbers boarded the vessel
underway. Alarm raised, crew mustered
and VTS informed. Upon hearing thealarm and seeing the crew alertness, therobbers escaped without stealing
anything. All crew safe.
Three robbers armed with knives
boarded the anchored ship using a hookattached to a rope. They chased the duty
AB on routine rounds, who managed toescape. Alarm raised and crew
mustered. Upon hearing the alarm andseeing the crew alertness, the robbers
escaped with stolen ship’s properties.
Local authorities informed.
Duty AB on routine rounds onboard theberthed tanker noticed an unidentified
person near the forecastle store andimmediately notified the OOW. Alarm
raised and crew mustered. Hearing thealarm and seeing the alerted crew, theperson escaped. A search was madethroughout the tanker. It was reported
that the forecastle store was broken
into, and ship’s stores stolen. Local
authorities informed.

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6.

07.02.2022
1714 UTC
Anchored
BoardedAvalonProduct Tanker
Germany
16683
9327097

01:15.6S –116:47.1E,
Balikpapan
Inner
Anchorage,
Indonesia

7.

07.02.2022
1726 UTC
Steaming
BoardedFPMC C Jade
TankerLiberia
1598699407316

01:14.4N –104:04.0E,
Singapore
Straits

8.

11.02.2022
1930 UTC
Steaming
Boarded

TheodorOldendorff
Bulk Carrier
Portugal
40097
9291406

01:17.0N –104:18.4E,
Singapore
Straits

9.

16.02.2022
1400 UTC
Steaming
Boarded

01:14.30N –104:01.86E,
Singapore
Straits

10.

16.02.2022
1805 UTC
Steaming
Boarded

Navios Bonheur
Bulk Carrier
Panama92715
9481348
Golden Leaf
Bulk Carrier
Panama17150
925832511.

18.02.2022
1252 UTC
Steaming
BoardedDelta Eurydice
TankerLiberia
81293
9700706

01:14.9N –104:01.5E,
Singapore
Straits

12.

24.02.2022
1840 UTC
Steaming
BoardedBW Cheetah
Product Tanker
Singapore
29737
9635834

01:15.24N –104:08.78E,
Singapore
Straits

13.

25.02.2022
1838 UTC

Royal Jade
Bulk Carrier

01:03.83N –103:41.11E,

01:14.9N –104:03.5E,
Singapore
Straits

29

During anchor watch on the bridge ofthe tanker, duty lookout saw a rope
being thrown over the forecastle. Tworobbers were noticed climbing onboard
and forcing their way into the bosun
store. General alarm activated and crew
mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing
the crew alertness, the robbers jumped
overboard and escaped in their boatwith two other accomplices. A search
was carried out throughout the tanker.
Ship’s stores were reported stolen.
Four robbers boarded the tanker
underway. They entered the engine
room and attempted to steal engine
spares. Duty engineer noticed therobbers, informed the bridge and raised
the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, therobbers escaped without stealing
anything. All crew safe.
Robbers boarded the ship underway andentered the engine room. Duty crew onrounds noticed footprints on the deckand immediately raised the alarm
resulting in the robbers escaping. Crew
mustered and a search was conducted.
It was reported that engine spares werestolen. Authorities informed.
Two robbers boarded the ship
underway. Alarm raised and crew
mustered. Seeing the crew alertness, therobbers escaped empty handed.
Incident reported to the Singapore VTS.
Two robbers boarded the ship
underway using a hook attached with arope. Alert crew noticed the robbers andraised the alarm. Hearing the alarm andseeing the crew alertness, the robbers
escaped empty handed. Incident
reported to VTIS.
Two robbers boarded the tanker
underway. Alert crew noticed therobbers and raised the alarm resulting in
the robbers escaping in their wooden
boat. Nothing reported stolen. Incident
reported to the Singapore VTS.
Two robbers boarded the tanker
underway. Duty oiler and engineer
noticed the robbers in the engine room
and immediately informed the bridge.
Alarm raised and crew mustered,resulting in the robbers escaping. A
search was carried out and ship’s stores
reported stolen. VTIS notified.
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Steaming
BoardedPanama35832
9801304

Singapore
Straits

14.

27.02.2022
1800 UTC
Steaming
BoardedAfrican Merlin
Bulk Carrier
Bahamas21521
9701267

01:02.82N –103:38.11E,
Singapore
Straits

15.

01.03.2022
1810 UTC
Steaming
BoardedFlechaBulk Carrier
Malta
87794
9284570

01:14.58N –104:04.10E,
Singapore
Straits

16.

01.03.2022
1830 UTC
Steaming
BoardedPenta
Bulk Carrier
Panama40043
9460605

01:14.39N –104:03.45E,
Singapore
Straits

17.

01.03.2022
2125 UTC
Steaming
BoardedDaisy 2
TankerPanama41589
9255933

01:14.20N –104:00.17E,
Singapore
Straits

30

the steering gear room padlock andentered the engine room, threatened the
duty engineer with a knife and took him
hostage. They then stole ship’s
properties from the engine room
workshop and escaped. Alarm raisedand crew mustered. A search was
carried out. VTIS informed. Afteranchoring the Singapore coast guard
boarded the ship for inspection.
Duty engineer onboard the ship
underway was alerted by the traineeengineer of the presence of robbers in
the workshop. He informed the OOW
who raised the alarm and made anannouncement on the PA resulting in all
crew mustering. On hearing the alarm,
the robbers tried to escape but wereconfronted by the oiler and 4thEngineer. The robbers waved theirknives at them and escaped. A search
was carried out. It was reported thatship’s spares were stolen. VTS
informed.
Three robbers armed with knives
boarded the ship underway. Duty AB
on routine rounds noticed the robbers
and informed the OOW. Alarm raisedand crew mustered. Seeing the crewalertness, the robbers escaped empty
handed. Incident reported to theSingapore VTS.
Four persons boarded the ship
underway and entered the engine room.
3/E noticed the persons and informed
the bridge. Alarm raised, crew
mustered, VTIS informed and a search
was carried out. VTIS instructed theship to alter course to the anchorage
area. Upon anchoring, the coast guard
boarded and searched the ship. Nothing
reported stolen.
A tanker underway received a VHF callfrom VTIS stating that small crafts were
following her. The duty watchkeepers
directed searchlights and the aldis lamp
towards the crafts. At the same time, thejunior engineer on routine rounds in theengine room noticed six robbers armed
with a gun. Upon seeing the engineer,
the robbers escaped. Alarm raised andcrew mustered. A patrol boat assisted
the tanker. A search was carried out,nothing reported stolen. Footprints
were noticed on the poop deck area. The
tanker continued her passage.

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18.

03.03.2022
1630 UTC
Steaming
BoardedMaha Jacqueline
Bulk Carrier
India
38667
9185073

01:15.5N –104:04.6E,
Singapore
Straits

19.

23.03.2022
2120 UTC
Anchored
Boarded

Lampard
Bulk Carrier
Singapore
36449
9723980

03:55N –098:46E,
BelawanAnchorage,
Indonesia

20.

02.04.2022
1630 UTC
Anchored
BoardedProcyon Leader
Vehicle Carrier
Japan
53645
9207754

13:45.4N –121:01.6E,
Batangas
Anchorage,
Philippines

21.

10.04.2022
2056 UTC
Anchored
BoardedSilosoBulk Carrier
Singapore
17951
9293870

06:00.39S –106:54.15E,
JakartaAnchorage,
Indonesia

22.

15.04.2022
2042 UTC
Steaming
BoardedMegali
Product Tanker
Malta
40865
9334557

01:14.30N –103:58.87E,
Singapore
Straits

23.

17.04.2022
1905 UTC
BerthedBoardedKota Hapas
Container
Singapore
13491
923862406:05.50N –125:09.30E,
Port of General
Santos,Philippines

24.

27.04.2022
1945 UTC
Anchored
BoardedSextans
Product Tanker
Marshall Islands
30068
9358321

Batangas
Anchorage,
Philippines

31

Five robbers boarded the ship
underway. Duty Engineer noticed therobbers and informed the bridge. Alarm
raised and crew mustered. Seeing thecrew alertness, the robbers escaped
empty handed. Incident reported toSingapore VTIS. A Singaporean Navy
vessel came to assist and followed theship until the search by the ship’s crew
was completed.
Three robbers armed with knives
boarded the anchored ship. Duty crew
on routine rounds noticed the robbers
near the forecastle and raised the alarm.
Crew mustered. Seeing the crewalertness, the robbers escaped withstolen ship’s properties. The incident
was reported to port authorities.
Five robbers boarded the anchored ship
via the secured hawse pipe through asmall gap between the cover and theanchor chain. Duty crew noticed therobbers and retreated to the bridge.
Alarm raised and crew mustered.
Seeing the crew alertness, the robbers
escaped with stolen ship’s properties.
Incident reported to VTS, and the coast
guard boarded the ship for inspections.
Three robbers boarded the anchoredship. Duty oiler noticed the robbers andinformed bridge. Alarm raised and crew
mustered. A search was madethroughout the ship. Nothing reported
stolen. Incident was reported to the
Jakarta Port Control and port policeboarded the ship to investigate.
Alert crew onboard the tanker
underway noticed an unauthorised
person attempting to break into theaccommodation via the poop-deck
entrance and immediately informed thebridge.
Alarm raised and crew
mustered resulting in the robber
escaping empty handed. Incident
reported to Singapore VTS.
Duty AB on routine rounds onboard theberthed ship noticed one unauthorised
person near the gangway and alerted the
OOW. Seeing the alerted crew, theperson escaped without stealing
anything.
Around three to four robbers armed
with knives boarded the anchoredtanker. They broke into the bosun store
and stole ship’s stores. Duty crew onroutine rounds noticed the robbers andICC- IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships Report – January - September 202225.

17.05.2022
1615 UTC
Anchored
Boarded

CNC LionContainer
Malta
31370
9784661

06:00.55S –106:54.81E,
JakartaAnchorage,
Indonesia

26.

20.05.2022
1950 UTC
Steaming
BoardedSelenaBulk Carrier
Barbados
35752
985351500:58.3N –105:07.0E,
Around 15nm
East of Mapur
Island,Indonesia

27.

27.05.2022
1440 UTC
Steaming
Boarded

01:07.16N –103:31.39E,
Singapore
Straits

28.

27.05.2022
1830 UTC
Steaming
BoardedYong Xing Shun
Hang
Product Tanker
Panama39307
9266750
Magnum Energy
Bulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
31261
948898229.

19.06.2022
1730 UTC
Steaming
BoardedDream Star
Bulk Carrier
Panama43226
9582996

01:16.6N –104:15.2E,
Singapore
Straits

30.

22.06.2022
2020 UTC
Steaming
BoardedTomini Unity
Bulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
36415
9718167

01:19.23N –104:22.52E,
Singapore
Straits

01:08.5N –103:28.5E,
Singapore
Straits32

raised the alarm. Crew mustered.
Hearing the alarm and seeing the crewalertness, the robbers escaped with thestolen stores. VTS Batangas informed.
The coast guard boarded the tanker for
inspection.
Officer on watch onboard the anchoredship noticed a small unlit boat near thestern. At the same time the steering gearroom door alarm was activated. Alarm
raised and crew mustered. Hearing thealerted crew, the robbers escaped. A
search was carried out and nothing
reported stolen. Incident reported to
Jakarta VTS and port control.
Four persons armed with machetes
boarded the ship underway. Alarm
raised, SSAS activated, and nonessential crew locked themselves intheir cabins. Authorities informed. The
persons attempted to gain access into
the Master’s cabin but failed. Later, thecrew gathered and made a searchthroughout the ship. No persons were
found onboard, and nothing reported
stolen. The ship continued her passage.
Three robbers boarded the tanker
underway. Alert crew noticed therobbers and raised the alarm resulting in
the robbers escaping empty handed.
Incident reported to VTIS.
Three robbers armed with long knives
boarded the ship underway. Duty oiler
on routine rounds noticed the robbers
and informed the C/E. Alarm raised, PA
announcement made and crew
mustered. Hearing the alarm, therobbers escaped with the stolen ship’s
property. VTIS informed. A navy patrol
boat escorted the ship to the anchorage
area.
Duty crew onboard the ship underway
noticed two unauthorized persons in thesteering gear room. Alarm raised, crew
mustered and VTS informed. The
persons escaped upon seeing the crewalertness. A naval patrol boat came toassist. Nothing reported stolen.
Duty oiler onboard the ship underway
noticed a robber in the engine room
pointing a gun at him. He immediately
escaped to the ECR and informed thebridge. Alarm raised, VTIS informed,
PA announcement made, and crew
mustered. Under the CSO’s advise, theICC- IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships Report – January - September 2022

31.

28.06.2022
1930 UTC
BerthedBoardedMaersk Bering
Product Tanker
Singapore
19758
929942203:47.28N –098:41.84E,
Belawan Port,
Indonesia

32.

03.07.2022
2000 UTC
Steaming
BoardedNemrut Bay
Bulk Carrier
Panama21627
9860788

01:20.1N –104:18.1E,
Singapore
Straits

33.

08.07.2022
1524 UTC
Steaming
BoardedEverestTankerPanama53074
9180126

01:16.7N –104:17.9E,
Singapore
Straits

34.

12.07.2022
1400-1500
UTC
Steaming
BoardedDesiree
Sailing Vessel-

35.

17.07.2022
1800 UTC
Steaming
BoardedAfrican Lark
Bulk Carrier
Bahamas21532
9682760

11:50.17N –122:41.11E,
Around 14nm
NNW of Roxas
City,
Philippines
06:02.2S –106:54.2E,
Jakarta C
Anchorage,
Indonesia

36.

22.07.2022
1700 UTC
Steaming
BoardedBulk Sao Paulo
Bulk Carrier
Liberia
1078799849760

01:08.9N –103:28.7E,
Singapore
Straits

33

ship diverted into Singapore where apatrol boat assisted to search the ship toensure no armed persons were on board.
During loading operations, duty crew
onboard the berthed tanker noticed two
unauthorised persons fleeing from thetanker from the seaside by boat. OOW
notified and a search was carried out.
Ship’s properties were reported
missing. The incident was reported to
the local agent.
Six robbers armed with guns boarded
the ship underway. They took hostage
the duty oiler by pointing a gun to hishead and tied him up. Two robbers thenkept watch on the oiler while the others
stole engine spares. After the robbers
escaped, the oiler managed to freehimself and alerted the bridge. Alarm
raised and crew mustered. VTIS
informed and a coast guard patrol boat
followed and monitored the ship.
Armed robbers boarded the tanker
underway, entered the engine room andtook the 4/E hostage. During routine
rounds, duty oiler noticed two robbers
and immediately notified the bridge.
Alarm raised, PA announcement made,crew mustered and VTIS informed.
Upon hearing the alarm and seeing thecrew alertness, the robbers escaped
without stealing anything. All crew
safe.
Armed robbers boarded the sailing
vessel underway, stole crew personal
belongings and escaped. Vessel andcrew reported safe.
Three robbers armed with a long knife
boarded the ship approaching theanchorage area. Duty watchkeeper onroutine rounds noticed the robbers andimmediately informed the bridge.
General alarm sounded resulting in therobbers escaping without stealing
anything. Incident reported to the port
and the police boarded the ship toinvestigate. Ship and crew safe.
Six robbers armed with knives boarded
the ship underway, stole engine sparesand escaped. Alarm raised, crew
mustered, and a search was carried out.
VTIS informed. The Singapore Police
Coast Guard boarded the ship forinvestigation.

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37.

29.07.2022
1730 UTC
Steaming
BoardedCape Valencia
Bulk Carrier
Panama92758
9578684

01:17N –104:17E,
Singapore
Straits

38.

29.07.2022
1840 UTC
Steaming
Boarded

01:09.6N –103:27.2E,
Singapore
Straits

39.

29.07.2022
1948 UTC
Steaming
Boarded

Iwami
General Cargo
Panama14162
9414981
EquinoxAgnandoussa
Bulk Carrier
Cayman Islands
33232
950398840.

31.07.2022
0500 UTC
Steaming
BoardedTarget 10
Tug
Malaysia
162
9826926

01:14.8N –103:26.5E,
Singapore
Straits

41.

03.08.2022
0800 UTC
Steaming
BoardedAlam 281
Barge
Malaysia
2620
Modalwan No. 11
Tug
Malaysia
91-

01:18.7N –104:21.1E,
Singapore
Straits

Four robbers armed with knives
boarded the ship underway and entered
the engine room. They warned theengine crew not to react by showing
knives. They then stole engine sparesand escaped. Alarm raised, crew
mustered and a search was carried out.
Port control informed. Crew safe.
Two robbers boarded the ship, entered
the engine room, stole engine sparesand escaped. Crew mustered and asearch was carried out. Ship and crew
reported safe.
Three robbers armed with knives
boarded the ship underway and entered
the engine room. They warned theengine crew not to react by showing
knives. They then stole engine sparesand escaped. Alarm raised, crew
mustered and a search was carried out.
VTIS informed. On anchoring, theSingapore Police Coast Guard boarded
the ship for investigation.
While underway the barge under tow
was boarded by unknown number ofrobbers who escaped with stolen cargo.
Master reported the incident to theSingapore and Malaysia VTS.
Authorities boarded the vessel forinvestigation. All crew reported safe.

01:13.96N –103:30.53E,
Singapore
Straits

While underway, the barge under tow
was boarded by unauthorized persons.
Master informed VTIS and acoastguard patrol boat was sent toinvestigate. All crew reported safe.

05:49.39N –118:08.22E,
Sandakan
Anchorage,
Sabah,
Malaysia

Four robbers in a speed boat
approached and boarded the anchoredtanker. Duty officer noticed somemovements near the bosun store andimmediately raised the alarm, soundedship’s whistle, and made PA
announcement. Hearing the alarm andseeing the crew alertness, the robbers

Lion Kimtrans
2301
Barge
Malaysia
1787
42.

11.08.2022
2020 UTC
Anchored
BoardedName Withheld
Product Tanker
Panama8295-

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17.08.2022
2145 UTC
Anchored
BoardedNord Aquarius
Bulk Carrier
Panama44618
9941398

03:56.0N –098:47.4E,
BelawanAnchorage,
Indonesia

44.

26.08.2022
0330 UTC
Steaming
BoardedHK Tug 9
TugSingapore299
9767120

01:17.30N –104:20.30E,
Singapore
Straits

45.

30.08.2022
2330 UTC
BerthedBoarded46.

02.09.2022
1613 UTC
Steaming
Boarded47.

17.09.2022
0230 UTC
Steaming
BoardedLKH 2882
Barge
Singapore
4430
Canopus Leader
Vehicle Carrier
Singapore
51917
9367607
Nord Adriatic
Bulk Carrier
Singapore
34830
9767584
HK Tug 9
TugSingapore299
9767120

13:45.4N –121:02.3E,
Batangas Port,
Philippines
01:16.66N –104:17.66E,
Singapore
Straits

01:19.48N –104:18.31E,
Singapore
Straits

LKH 2882
Barge
Singapore
4430-

escaped with stolen ship’s stores.
Incident reported to the local agent.
Duty AB onboard the anchored ship
noticed two robbers armed with knives
on the forecastle store and immediately
notified the OOW. Alarm raised andcrew mustered. Hearing the alarm andseeing the crew alertness the robbers
escaped with stolen ship’s properties.
Incident reported to Belawan VTS.
Alert crew onboard the tug noticed
several unauthorised persons boarding
the barge under tow. VTIS informed
and searchlights directed towards thebarge and persons. A coast guard patrol
boat responded. Seeing the patrol boat,
the persons escaped. The patrol boat
escorted the tug and barge andinspected the barge to ensure no
unauthorised
personsremained
onboard.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded the berthedship and escaped with ship’s properties.
The theft was noticed by the duty crew
on routine rounds.
Two robbers wearing face masks armed
with long knives boarded the ship
underway and entered the engine room.
Alarm raised, crew mustered and VTIS
informed. Seeing the alerted crew, therobbers escaped with stolen ship’s
stores.
Around 10 unauthorized persons inwooden sampans came alongside andboarded the laden barge under tow. The
crew noticed the persons stealing thebarge cargo and raised the alarm. VTIS
informed, and a patrol boat was sent toinvestigate. Seeing the patrol boat, thepersons escaped with the stolen cargo.

INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT
Ref

Date
Time

1.

03.01.2022
1715 UTC
Anchored
BoardedName of Ship
Type/Flag/Grt/
IMO Number
Mid Eagle
Chemical Tanker
Cayman Islands
11729
9330795

Position

Narration

22:46.75N –
070:03.69E,
KandlaAnchorage,
India

Duty AB on routine rounds onboard theanchoredtankernoticedthree
unauthorized persons onboard andnotified the officer on watch. Alarm
raised, PA announcement made, and35

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2.

24.01.2022
2316 UTC
BerthedBoardedName Withheld
Bulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
44276-

22:01.87N –088:05.09E,
Haldia Port,
India

3.

15.03.2022
1655 UTC
BerthedBoarded

Wawasan Topaz
Chemical Tanker
Panama11749
9565601

22:14.3N –091:49.6E,
CUFL Jetty,
Chittagong,
Bangladesh

4.

09.04.2022
0800 UTC
Anchored
BoardedTaizhou Pioneer
Bulk Carrier
Malta
20954
9619892

22:13.5N –091:44.1E,
Chittagong
Anchorage,
Bangladesh

5.

15.04.2022
1945 UTC
Anchored
Boarded

B-LPG Sophia
LPG Tanker
Panama5473
9175846

22:11.23N –091:47.10E,
Chittagong
Anchorage,
Bangladesh

6.

25.04.2022
1850 UTC
Anchored
BoardedName Withheld
Product Tanker
Singapore
29991-

22:13.6N –091:43.8E,
Chittagong
Anchorage,
Bangladesh

7.

27.06.2022
2130 UTC

Kota Rancak
Container

22:08.3N –091:43.3E,
36crew mustered resulting in the persons
escaping in their boat. A search was
carried out throughout the tanker.
Ship’s properties were reported stolen.
Port control was informed, and coast
guard officials boarded the tanker for
inspection.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded the berthedship and escaped with ship’s engine
spares. The theft was noticed by the
duty crew on routine rounds. Incident
reported to the local authorities throughthe local agent.
Six robbers boarded the berthed tanker
during cargo operations. Duty crew
noticed the robbers near the forecastle
store. Alarm raised and crew mustered.
Hearing the alarm and seeing the crewalertness, the robbers escaped withstolen ship’s stores. Port control andcoast guard informed, and inspections
carried out. Additional watchmen werearranged by the local agent. Later, thecoast guard recovered the stolen items
and returned it to the tanker.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded theanchored ship during cargo operations.
They stole the rescue boat's engine andescaped. The theft was noticed by the
duty crew on rounds. A search was
carried out. Authorities informed.
Five robbers armed with knives, in a
motorboat, boarded the anchored tanker
and broke into the paint store. Dutycrew on routine rounds noticed therobbers lowering the stores into theirboat and raised the alarm resulting in
the robbers escaping. The incident wasreported to port control and the coast
guard who responded, apprehended therobbers, and recovered the stolen items.
Duty officer onboard the anchoredtanker noticed three robbers on theforecastle deck and raised the alarm.
Crew mustered and proceeded towards
the forecastle. Hearing the alarm andseeing the crew alertness, the robbers
escaped with stolen ship’s stores.
Incident reported to port control and the
Bangladesh coast guard, who later
boarded the tanker for investigation.
Two days later, the stolen items wererecovered by the coast guard andreturned to the tanker.
Three robbers boarded the anchoredship during heavy rain. Duty AB on

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8.

Anchored
BoardedSingapore
9678
9296298

Chittagong
Anchorage,
Bangladesh

11.07.2022
1505 UTC
Anchored
BoardedBlue Marlin
Heavy Load
Carrier
Malta
51821
9186338

21:56.06N –089:31.70E,
Pussur River,
Mongla,Bangladeshroutine rounds noticed the robbers at theforward store and immediately notified
the OOW. Alarm raised and crew
mustered. Hearing the alarm and seeing
the crew alertness, the robbers escaped.
A search was carried out. Ship’s
properties were reported stolen.
Incident reported to port control via vhf
channel.
Robbers armed with knives and sticks
boarded the anchored ship three times
within a 24-hour period. On eachoccasion the alert crew noticed therobbers and raised the alarm resulting in
the robbers escaping empty handed.
Incident reported to the coast guard.

AMERICAS
Ref

Date
Time

Name of Ship
Type/Flag/Grt/
IMO Number
Crystal Confidence
Bulk Carrier
Portugal
21545
9728382

Position

Narration

1.

07.01.2022
0630 UTC
BerthedBoardedBerth No.5,
Port
Pertigalete,
Venezuela

10.01.2022
0915 UTC
Anchored
BoardedName Withheld
Bulk Carrier
Hong Kong
41718-

00:01.9N –050:59.7W,
MacapaAnchorage,
Brazil3.

23.01.2022
0040 UTC
Anchored
BoardedVega Rose
Bulk Carrier
Panama30847
9336866

12:00.8S –077:12.8W,
CallaoAnchorage,
Peru

4.

23.01.2022
0420 UTC
Anchored
BoardedKT Birdie
Bulk Carrier
Singapore
40341
9597343

00:02.1N –050:59.5W,
MacapaAnchorage,
BrazilDuty crew onboard the berthed ship
noticed two robbers on the forecastle
deck and raised the alarm. Seeing thealerted crew, the robbers escaped. C/O
and onboard security guard searched thearea and reported that padlocks to thewatertight doors were broken, and therescue boat motor engine was missing.
Duty crew on routine rounds onboard
the anchored ship noticed three robbers
armed with guns and knives andimmediately informed the D/O. Alarm
raised and crew mustered. The robbers
pointed their guns at the mustered crew
as they lowered ship’s stores into a
waiting boat. Incident reported to local
agent.
Three unidentified persons boarded theanchored ship. General alarm wasraised, and crew mustered. Upon
hearing the alarm and seeing the alerted
crew, the unauthorised persons escaped.
A search was made throughout the ship.
Nothing reported stolen. Incident
reported to TRAMAR and the port
authority boarded the ship forinvestigation.
Four robbers armed with knives andguns boarded the anchored ship. They
took the duty OS as hostage, threatenedhim, tied his hands, and covered his facewith burlap. The robbers stole ship’s
stores and released the OS before

2.

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5.

25.01.2022
0610 UTC
Anchored
BoardedBerge
Galdhopiggen
Bulk Carrier
Isle of Man
25569
9753284
STH Oslo
Bulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
34547
9738349

10:16.3N –064:34.7W,
GuantaAnchorage,
Venezuela

6.

28.01.2022
0710 UTC
Anchored
Boarded7.

04.02.2022
0700 UTC
Anchored
BoardedAtlantic Elm
Bulk Carrier
Malta
32376
9558244

12:01.5S –007:13.2W,
CallaoAnchorage,
Peru

8.

17.02.2022
2240 UTC
Steaming
BoardedTampa Trader
Container
Singapore
9932
9675834

18:40.0N –072:23.5W,
Port Lafiteau,
Haiti

9.

10.03.2022
0800 UTC
Anchored
BoardedDaido Ambition
Bulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
23226
9908358

12:00.0S –077:12.7W,
CallaoAnchorage,
Peru

10.

13.03.2022
0100 UTC
Anchored
BoardedAries Leader
Vehicle Carrier
Panama69931

12:01.0S –077:12.0W,
CallaoAnchorage,

12:01.05S –077:11.38W,
CallaoAnchorage,
Peru

38

escaping. Incident reported to the OOW
who raised the alarm. Incident reported
to pilot station and port control.
Two robbers boarded the anchored ship.
Alarm raised and crew mustered. Seeing
the crew alertness, the robbers escapedwith stolen ship’s properties and stores.
Incident reported to the Harbour Masterand Coast Guard via local agent.
Seven robbers armed with guns andknives boarded the anchored ship. They
took the duty AB as hostage, hit him on
the head and tied his hands and legs.
When the duty AB did not answer theradio calls from the bridge, the OOW
instructed the second duty crew tocheck. Alarm raised and crew mustered.
A search was carried out. Ship’s
properties and stores were reported
stolen. Incident reported to TRAMAR
and the coast guard boarded the ship for
inspection.
Three robbers armed with knives
boarded the anchored ship. They took
hostage the duty crew and tied him up.
Duty officer noticed the robbers andraised the alarm. Seeing the alerted
crew, the robbers escaped in a waitingboat. Ship’s stores reported stolen.
Three robbers armed with guns andmachetes boarded the drifting ship.
They threatened and took the bosun
hostage and stole his personal
belongings. Alarm raised, crew
mustered and engine started. Seeing thealerted crew, the robbers escaped withstolen ship’s stores. VTS and Pilot
Station called. No response received.
Around seven robbers armed with longknives in a small boat approached andboarded the anchored ship during dense
fog. They took hostage the duty AB andstole ship’s stores. The bridge duty
officer tried to contact the AB. When no
response was received, he instructed the
duty bosun and OS to investigate. Alarm
raised and crew mustered. Hearing thealarm and seeing the crew’s alertness,the robbers released the duty AB andescaped in their boat. The incident wasreported to the port authorities, local
agent, and CSO.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded theanchored ship and escaped with ship’s
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9676864Peru11.

14.03.2022
0100 UTC
Anchored
Boarded

Algol
Container
Liberia
16162
9339612

12:01.61S –077:11.83W,
CallaoAnchorage,
Peru

12.

26.04.2022
0700 UTC
Anchored
BoardedAzzuraBulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
29407
9294197

00:03.85S –051:06.50W,
MacapaAnchorage,
Brazil13.

19.05.2022
0430 UTC
Anchored
BoardedCS Candy
Bulk Carrier
Bahamas24065
9542544

07:02.6N –057:58.5W,
Georgetown
Anchorage,
Guyana14.

23.06.2022
0745 UTC
Anchored
BoardedEverbrightTankerMarshall Islands
84154
9408217

12:01.1S –077:13.3W,
CallaoAnchorage,
Peru

15.

09.08.2022
0400 UTC
BerthedBoardedIndustrial Emma
General Cargo
Antigua andBarbuda6155
947437116.

30.08.2022
0400 UTC
Anchored
BoardedLaax
Bulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
43013
9512355

06:48.2N –058:10.2W,
GNIC
Terminal,
Port
Georgetown,
Guyana00:03.1N –050:59.7W,
MacapaAnchorage,
Brazil17.

29.09.2022
0515 UTC
BerthedBoardedSouthern Owl
Chemical Tanker
Singapore
14965

12:02.8S –077:08.1W
APM Terminal,
Callao39

duty crew on routine rounds. Incident
reported to port authorities.
Seven robbers armed with knives
boarded the anchored ship. They too
hostage the duty crew, threatened him
with a knife and tied his hands. Alarm
raised, PA announcement made andcrew mustered. Seeing the alerted crew
the robbers escaped with stolen ship's
properties and stores. Incident reported
to TRAMAR and the port authorities
boarded the ship for investigation.
Three robbers boarded the anchoredship. During routine rounds, duty crew
noticed the robbers. Alarm raised andcrew mustered. Seeing the crewalertness, the robbers escaped empty
handed.
The anchored ship was boarded by fiverobbers armed with knives. During
routine rounds, duty crew noticed therobbers. General alarm raised, PA
announcement
made
and
crew
mustered. The duty crew was threatenedwith knives but managed to escape.
Upon hearing the alarm, the robbers
escaped without stealing anything.
Incident reported to Georgetown VTS.
Around three robbers armed with longknives boarded the anchored tanker.
Alarm raised. Upon hearing the alarm,
the robbers escaped with ship’s stores.
Incident reported to TRAMAR and port
authorities.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded the berthedship during cargo operations andescaped with ship’s properties. The theft
was noticed by the duty bosun after theship shifted to another terminal. The
incident was reported to the port
authorities through the local agent.
Twenty persons wearing black facemasks, armed with a gun and longknives boarded the anchored ship. Six
local security guards and duty crew
were beaten by the robbers who thentied their hands and feet. Master raised
the alarm and called port control via the
VHF channel. Hearing the VHF calls,
the robbers aborted their attempt toenter the accommodation and escapedwith stolen ship’s stores.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded the berthedtanker during cargo operations andescaped with ship’s stores. The theft
was noticed by the duty crew on routine

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9773143Perurounds. The incident was reported toport control and local authorities.

AFRICA (EXCLUDING SOMALIA / GULF OF ADEN / RED SEA)
Ref

Date
Time

1.

09.01.2022
0500 UTC
BerthedBoarded2.

23.01.20220025 UTC
Anchored
Boarded3.

24.01.2022
2315 UTC
Steaming
Hijacked4.

29.01.2022
0110 UTC
Anchored
BoardedName of Ship
Type/Flag/Grt/
IMO Number
Largo Evolution
Product Tanker
Marshall Islands
29429
9687942

Position

Narration

06:21.1N –010:47.8W,
BMC Pier,
Monrovia,
Liberia

Surfer 3602
Crew Boat
Panama
211
9566332
B. Ocean
Product Tanker
Marshall Islands
3978
9377834

08:47S –013:14E,
Luandaanchorage,
AngolaUnnoticed, robbers boarded the berthedtanker, stole ship’s properties, andescaped. The theft was discovered by
the duty officer on routine rounds.
Incident reported to the Port
Authorities and local agent.
Two robbers boarded the anchoredcrew boat, stole ship’s equipment, andescaped with their accomplices in a
canoe. Port authorities notified.

Surfer 3601
Crew Boat
Panama
211
956632008:47.5S –013:15.2E,
LuandaAnchorage,
Angola04:22.7N –004:10.5W,
Around 59nm
SSW of Abidjan,
Ivory Coast

Surfer 3602
Crew Boat
Panama
211
9566332
40

Around 11 pirates armed with gunsboarded and hijacked the driftingtanker. All crew taken as hostage anddetained initially on the bridge and thenmoved to the crew mess room. All
communication
andnavigationequipment switched off and the bosun
was instructed to paint over the tanker’sname written on top of the bridge. The
pirates were heard communicating withanother vessel. They then navigated thetanker using their own GPS equipment
to rendezvous with the offtake vessel.
While enroute the bosun was told toprepare the manifold. Once the tanker
was alongside the offtake vessel, thechief officer and bosun were told tocommence discharge operations. Afteraround six hours the cargo operations
were stopped. The pirates disembarked
and escaped with part of the tanker’s
cargo as well as ship’s and crew cash,
crew personal belongings and ship’s
properties before escaping. All crew
reported safe.
Two crew boats alongside each otherwere boarded by three unauthorised
persons while at anchored. Duty crew
on routine rounds noticed theunauthorised persons and immediately
raised the alarm. Upon hearing thealarm and seeing the alerted crew, theunauthorised persons escaped with
their accomplices in a canoe. Nothing
reported stolen. Incident was reported
to the Port Authorities.

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5.

02.02.2022
1915 UTC
BerthedBoardedIsabella M
Bulk Carrier
Panama31226
9311490
BW ThorLPG Tanker
Marshall Islands
47197
9346134

29:52.25S –031:01.98E,
Berth N,
Durban Port,
South Africa
08:44.3S –013:17.7E,
LuandaAnchorage,
Angola6.

08.02.2022
0315 UTC
Anchored
Boarded7.

18.02.2022
0050 UTC
Anchored
BoardedAG. Nektarios
Bulk Carrier
Liberia
31117
9387334

04:54.1N –001:41.2W,
Takoradi
Anchorage,
Ghana

8.

23.02.2022
0200 UTC
Anchored
Boarded

08:46S – 013:15E,
LuandaAnchorage,
Angola9.

03.04.2022
1848 UTC
Steaming
BoardedBourbon Explorer
517
Offshore Supply
Ship
France3147
9654323
Arch Gabriel
Bulk Carrier
Marshall Islands
34835
971471910.

13.04.2022
0345 UTC
Anchored
BoardedMargretOldendorff
Bulk Carrier
Liberia
108051
9648908

04:53.9N –001:40.9W,
Takoradi
Anchorage,
Ghana

11.

06.05.2022
1924 UTC
BerthedCabinda Express
Container
Liberia

05:50.0S –013:25.8E,
Matadi Port,

01:31.20N –001:30.68E,
Around 261nm SE
of Accra,
Ghana

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Unnoticed, robbers boarded the berthedship, stole cash and crew personal
belongings, and escaped. Incident
reported to the local agent.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded theanchored tanker and escaped withship’s properties and stores. The theft
was noticed by duty crew on routine
rounds. It was identified that theperpetrators had gained access via thehawse pipe. Incident reported to port
control.
Duty crew onboard the anchored ship
noticed four robbers armed withknives. Alarm raised and crew
mustered. Upon hearing the alarm andseeing the alerted crew, the robbers
escaped. A search was carried out.
Ship’s stores were reported stolen.
Incident reported to local authorities.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded theanchored offshore supply vessel andescaped with ship’s stores andproperties. The theft was noticed by the
duty crew on routine rounds. Incident
reported to port authorities.
The ship was boarded by an unknown
number of pirates. The crew retreatedinto the citadel. On being notified of theincident, the IMB Piracy Reporting
Centre immediately alerted and liaisedwith the Regional Authorities andinternational warships to request theirassistance. An Italian Navy warshipand its helicopter responded andproceeded to render assistanceresulting in the crew and ship being
safe. The ship proceeded to a safe port
under the escort of the warship.
Two robbers in a fishing boat
approached and boarded the anchoredship during heavy rain. They broke into
the forward store and stole ship’s
stores. The duty crew on rounds
noticed the robbers and informed theofficer on watch who raised the general
alarm and sounded the ship’s horn.
Crew mustered. Hearing the alerted
crew, the robbers escaped. Port control
informed. A patrol boat was sent to thelocation.
The berthed ship was boarded by threerobbers who stole ship’s properties andICC- IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships Report – January - September 2022

Boarded

5338
9578347

Democratic
Republic of theCongo
04:53.73N –001:42.39W,
Takoradi
Anchorage,
Ghana

12.

20.05.2022
0600 UTC
Anchored
BoardedV AtlasBulk Carrier
Panama32987
967084613.

24.08.2022
0120 UTC
Anchored
BoardedMatadi Express
Container
Liberia
9957
940511206:07.5S –012:12.6E,
Soyo Anchorage,
Angola14.

19.09.2022
0250 UTC
Anchored
BoardedAconcagua Bay
Refrigerated
Cargo Ship
Liberia
9074
9019652

04:54.2N –001:41.7W,
Takoradi
Anchorage,
Ghanaescaped. The incident was reported to
the Harbour Master.
Unnoticed, robbers boarded theanchored ship by pulling down the
razor wire. They broke into the paintstore, stole ship’s stores, and escaped.
The theft was noticed by the duty crew
on routine rounds. Port control
informed.
Two robbers armed with a bolt cutter
and knives boarded the anchored ship.
Duty AB on routine rounds noticed therobbers and informed the bridge. Alarm
raised, ship’s whistle sounded, and PA
announcement made. Hearing thealarm, the robbers escaped. Crew
mustered and a search was carried out.
It was reported that one container wasforced open, and some cargo contents
were stolen. Incident was reported to
the Port Authorities through local
agent.
Four unauthorised persons boarded theanchored ship, stole ship’s stores, andescaped. Incident reported to Takoradi
port control and coast guard. A patrol
boat was dispatched to search thewaters around the ship and remained in
the vicinity of the ship until daybreak.

ATTEMPTED ATTACKS
1 January – 30 September 2022
SOUTH EAST ASIA (EXCLUDING MALACCA STRAITS)
Ref

Date
Time

Name of Ship
Type/Flag/Grt/
IMO Number

Position

Narration

1.

17.04.2022
1630 UTC
BerthedAttempted

Kota Hapas
Container
Singapore
13491
923862406:05.50N –125:09.30E,
Port of General
Santos,Philippines

Duty officer on routine rounds onboard
the berthed ship noticed two
unauthorised persons attempting toboard and alerted the other duty crew.
Seeing the alerted crew, the persons
aborted the attempted boarding andescaped. A search was made. Nothing
reported stolen.

AMERICAS
Ref

Date
Time

Name of Ship
Type/Flag/Grt/
IMO Number

Position

42

Narration

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1.

25.01.2022
2240 UTC
AnchoredAttempted

KT Birdie
Bulk Carrier
Singapore
40341
9597343

MacapaAnchorage,
BrazilC/O onboard the anchored ship noticed
two small boats in the vicinity of theship and notified the duty AB. While
checking the forecastle deck the duty
AB noticed two unauthorised persons
attempting to board via the anchor
chain. Alarm raised and crew mustered.
Hearing the alarm, the unauthorised
persons escaped. A search was madethroughout the ship. Nothing reported
stolen. Incident was reported to the Port
Authorities.

AFRICA (EXCLUDING SOMALIA / GULF OF ADEN / RED SEA)
Ref

Date
Time

1.

02.02.2022
0116 UTC
AnchoredAttempted

2.

07.09.2022
0215 UTC
AnchoredAttempted

Name of Ship
Type/Flag/Grt/
IMO Number
Warnow MateContainer
Cyprus
17068
9509786

Position

Narration

04:43.98N –001:41.69W,
Takoradi Anchorage,
Ghana

Maersk Columbus
Container
USA
74642
9332987

Suez Canal Southern
Anchorage,
Egypt

Duty crew onboard the anchored ship
heard a sound near the hawse pipe.
Upon checking, a person was seen in
the hawse pipe attempting to board theship. The crew shouted at the person
and notified the OOW who raised thealarm. Seeing the alerted crew andhearing the alarm the person aborted
the boarding and escaped. Incident
reported to Takoradi Port Control.
Alert duty crew onboard the anchoredship noticed two unauthorized persons
attempting to board via the anchor
chain and directed the search lighttowards the persons resulting in theboarding attempt being aborted and thepersons moving away.

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IMB Piracy Report – January to September 2022

Total number of attacks – 90

IMB Piracy Report – January to September 2022

Total attacks Indian Sub-Continent – 8
Total attacks East & SE Asia – 48

IMB Piracy Report – January to September 2022

Total attacks Gulf of Guinea – 13

IMB Piracy Report – January to September 2022

Total attacks South America – 18