7 Cases Of Armed Robbery Reported In Singapore Strait In 2025

Armed robberies against ships transiting the Strait of Malacca and Singapore Strait (SOMS) have continued to threaten the lives of seafarers.

Security consultants and the Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery (ReCAAP) have warned of increased activity in the region, where 62 vessels were boarded and robbed in 2024.

Since the start of 2025, ReCAAP has received reports of seven armed robbery incidents. Six of the cases involved bulk carriers, while one targeted a general cargo ship. In six of these cases, the crew reported that the robbers were armed with guns, knives, or steel bars.

ReCAAP data showed that three of these incidents were reported in the past week alone, involving two bulk carriers and one general cargo ship.

The organisation pointed out that cases of armed robbery in the SOMS have incre…

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