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By Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Piracy incidents in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore reach record high in 2025
visibility comment0 event January 9, 2026 timer 10:18
The Straits of Malacca and Singapore – one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors, carrying about 60% of global trade – recorded a sharp rise in sea robberies in 2025. Anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP reported 108 incidents, a 74% increase from the previous year. Most cases were non-violent and involved petty theft, but experts warn they still pose safety risks and distract from safe navigation in congested waters. Industry observers say worsening socio-economic conditions may be driving opportunistic crimes, with perpetrators targeting slow-moving vessels.
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