Record 108 sea robbery cases in Straits of Malacca and Singapore in 2025
Anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP said the Straits of Malacca and Singapore continue to be an area of concern. It reported a record number of sea robberies last year, highlighting the challenges that exist for shipping companies in one of the world's busiest maritime corridors. 108 incidents were reported in 2025 — 74% higher than the previous year. Most cases of piracy in 2025 took place in the congested Phillip Channel, between Singapore and Indonesia's Riau Islands, which requires some tricky navigating. ReCAAP said most incidents were non-violent, with ship crew left unharmed.
Anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP said the Straits of Malacca and Singapore continue to be an area of concern. It reported a record number of sea robberies last year, highlighting the challenges that exist for shipping companies in one of the world's busiest maritime corridors. 108 incidents were reported in 2025 — 74% higher than the previous year. Most cases of piracy in 2025 took place in the congested Phillip Channel, between Singapore and Indonesia's Riau Islands, which requires some tricky navigating. ReCAAP said most incidents were non-violent, with ship crew left unharmed.
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