Report shows increase in maritime piracy and robbery incidents in Q1 2025

For the whole of 2024, guns were reported in 26 incidents globally. Ten crewmembers were taken hostage in six separate incidents, two were threatened and one was reported injured.

Ninety-two per cent of all vessels targeted in the Singapore Straits were successfully boarded, including nine bulk carriers and tankers over 100,000 DWT in size.

"The reported rise of incidents in the Singapore Straits is concerning, highlighting the urgent need to protect the safety of seafarers navigating these waters," said IMB Director Michael Howlett. "Ensuring the security of these vital routes is essential and all necessary measures must be taken to safeguard crewmembers."