As the maritime world becomes more complex, so do the security threats.
Below you will find ARC’s weekly report dated 3 April 2024, covering the period of 28 March to 3 April 2024, where the following incidents were reported:
0 maritime security incidents in West Africa in the last 7 days
2 maritime security incidents in the Indian Ocean/Middle East in the last 7 days.
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Three incidents of armed robbery against ships (one CAT 3 and two CAT 4) in Asia were reported between 26th March – 1st April 2024.
The CAT 3 incident occurred onboard a bulk carrier while underway in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS), while the two CAT 4 incidents occurred to ships anchored at Kutubdia Outer Anchorage, Bangladesh and Dumai Anchorage, Indonesia.
A report on 1st April, of an incident 150 nautical miles north west of AI Hodeidah.
Reuters highlights that the ongoing attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea have caused disruptions to global shipping. This has compelled companies to reroute their vessels on longer and more costly journeys around the southern tip of Africa.