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Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in AsiaRegional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in AsiaRegional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia

Enhancing Regional CooperationThe Asian Initiative

Enhancing Regional CooperationThe Asian Initiative

Galle Dialogue 20179-11 October 2017

Galle Dialogue 20179-11 October 2017

Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Background – 2006 (14 Contracting Parties)Background – 2006 (14 Contracting Parties)

14 CONTRACTING PARTIES

The Regional Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships (ReCAAP) came into force on 4 Sep 2006 when the 10th member state acceded to the Agreement.

The ReCAAP-Information Sharing Centre was launched on 29 Nov 2006 with 14 member states.

The Regional Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships (ReCAAP) came into force on 4 Sep 2006 when the 10th member state acceded to the Agreement.

The ReCAAP-Information Sharing Centre was launched on 29 Nov 2006 with 14 member states.

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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

To Date – 2017 (20 Contracting Parties)To Date – 2017 (20 Contracting Parties)

20 CONTRACTING PARTIES

Mutual Interest

Mutual Benefits


ReCAAP (Composition)ReCAAP (Composition)

Focal

Point

Governor

National

Focal Point

(Govt Agency)

(Member of the

Governing Council)

manage piracy and armed robbery

incidents within its territorial waters/within its jurisdiction.

act as point of information exchange with ISC.

facilitate its country’s law enforcement investigations.

co-ordinate surveillance and enforcement for piracy

and armed robbery with neighbouring Focal Points.

CONTRACTING

PARTY

Secretariat(Operational Level)


ISC/Focal Point ConceptISC/Focal Point Concept

Information

Sharing Centre

Information

Sharing Centre

Focal PointFocal Point

When a Focal Point generates an

Incident Report ….to the ReCAAP ISC

Focal PointFocal PointFocal PointFocal Point



Focal PointFocal PointFocal PointFocal Point




Information are SHARED

instantaneously via a

SECURED Web based VPN

Network with all Focal Points

Information are SHARED

instantaneously via a

SECURED Web based VPN

Network with all Focal Points

The ReCAAP ISC and all in the

network will instantaneously

receive the information (by default)

ReCAAP ISC will generate an

incident case and evaluate if it

warrants an Incident Alert.

All reports are unique and will be

stored in the IFN system for data

mining/analysis.


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Key operating principles of ReCAAP ISC :

Respect for countries’sovereignty,

& take ownership.

MISSION : To enhance regional co-operation through information sharing, capacity building and cooperative arrangements in combating piracy and armed robbery against ships.

VISION : To be the information hub for combating piracy and armed robbery against Ships in Asia.

New Goal : To be a CoE

for Information Sharing by 2020.


Inter-twined relationship.Inter-twined relationship.

Information Sharing :Meeting operational requirements.

Provision of mutual support.

Enlarge capability & operational capacity.

Cooperative Arrangement :Bridging of operational gaps.

Training & operational exchanges.

Joint/collaborative activities.

Capacity Building :Bonding & Confidence Building.

Conduit for Communication linkages.

Education & situation awareness.

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(Roles of ReCAAP-ISC supported by Focal Points)





Enlarge capability & operational capacity.









Capacity Building activitiesCapacity Building activities

The fundamental need to have “a face” to the

emails, phone calls, faxes, etc.

Constant engagements to build relationships …

form teams …. enhance network

…. establish trust ….


Capacity Building activitiesCapacity Building activities

Types of Capacity Building activities :

Capacity Building Workshop (CBW)

Focal Point Senior Officers’ Meeting

Cluster Meetings

Participation in Joint exercises

Short Training Packages

Co-organisation of events

Incorporation of Social Events

into other formal programmes.

Joint Ex between JCG & ICGJoint Ex between JCG & ICG

Vinamarine –

Maritime industry

Vinamarine –

Maritime industry

Maritime industry @ Port of ChittagongMaritime industry @ Port of Chittagong

Joint Ex between

JCG & ICG

Joint Ex between

JCG & ICG





Enlarge operational capability & capacity.









ReCAAP Focal PointsReCAAP Focal Points

Focal

Point

Coast

Guard

Marine

Police

Custom

(Marine)

Port

Authorities

Navy

Ship

Owners

Seafarers

Ship

Registry

Fishery

Industry

Ship

Agencies

Insurance(Marine)

Integrating Law

Enforcement Agencies

with the

Maritime Industry

Integrating Law

Enforcement Agencies

with the

Maritime Industry


Integrating LEAs with IndustryIntegrating LEAs with Industry

Navy

Custom

(Marine)

Coast

GuardPort

Authorities

Marine

PoliceFishery

Industry

Ship

Owners

Ship

Registry

Seafarers

Ship

Agencies

Insurance(Marine)

Maritime IndustryMaritime IndustryLaw Enforcement

Agencies

Law Enforcement

Agencies

Shared Responsibilityto combat / suppress Piracy

&Armed Robbery at sea

Shared Responsibilityto combat / suppress Piracy

&Armed Robbery at sea


Situation Update Jan-Sep 2017 (Asia)Situation Update Jan-Sep 2017 (Asia)

Piracy & Armed Robbery

Situation

in

Jan-Sep 2017

(ASIA)


15

Number & Significance Level (2007-16)Number & Significance Level (2007-16)

Opportunistic – CAT 2, CAT 3

& CAT 4

☑ Ports & anchorages

☑ Underway

Organised crime (syndicates) – CAT 1

☑ Hijack of tug boats (resale) 2009-2011

☑ Hijack small tankers (theft oil cargo) 2014-2015

☑ Abduct crew for ransom 2016

Sea Robberies

Hijacking of

Tugs & Barges

Thief of Oil Cargo

Kidnapping

of CrewSea Robberies


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Piracy vs AR (10-year trend)Piracy vs AR (10-year trend)

• Majority is armed

robbery against ships

• Piracy incidents

• On average, 6% -7%

Except:

• 25% in 2010

(hijack of tug boats)

• 24% in 2014

(hijack of tankers)


Regional Guide for AsiaTo Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia

Regional Guide for AsiaTo Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia

Called by the maritime industry at the 24th ASF

Meeting @ Jeju Island, May 2015 following surge in

incidents & negative publicity …

Similar call was also echoed by the oil related industry

to provide more comprehensive guidance when

operating in Asia (by OCIMF) following a series of Oil

Cargo Thief and other types of ships in the region.

Worked with partners, maritime industry & like-

minded agencies … IFC, RSIS, OCIMF, ASF,

FASA/SSA & INTERTANKO

Provide guidance with due considerations to the

modus operandi of incidents in Asia :

For completeness, included contact details of

Malaysia (MMEA), Indonesia (BAKAMLA) & IMB.

(Non-Contracting Parties / Non Partner Organisation.)


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Situation Update (Jan-Sep 2017) Situation Update (Jan-Sep 2017)

50 (7 piracy, 43 armed robbery against ships)

5 x CAT 1 incidents

☑ Abduction of crew (3)

☑ Hijack of ships for oil cargo theft (2)

Compared to past 10 years …

Lowest in number

Compared to 2016, about 17% decrease

Reasons for decrease

Improvement at ports/anchorages in India,

Indonesia, Vietnam; improvement in SOMS

Of concern …

Abduction of crew (last actual incident in

March 2017)

Incidents at Philippines ports/anchorages


Situation Update (Jan-Sep 2017)Situation Update (Jan-Sep 2017)

Philippines (15), Indonesia (14), Bangladesh (6), SOMS (3),

Sulu-Celebes Sea (3), Malaysia (2), SCS (4), China (1), India (1), Vietnam (1)

7

Underway:

16 (32%)

At Anchor

/ Berth:

34 (68%)


13 abduction incidents and 10 attempted13 abduction incidents and 10 attempted

20

Abduction of crew (2016-Sep 2017) Abduction of crew (2016-Sep 2017)

CAA 31 Aug 17


Ship involved No. of crew abducted

Status(Rescued/Released/Killed)

No. of crew in captivity

Brahma 12 (26 Mar 16) 10 All crew released -

Massive 6 (1 Apr 16) 4 All crew released -

Henry (15 Apr 16) 4 All crew released -

Charles 00 (22 Jun 16) 7 2 crew rescued, five crew released -

Fishing Trawler (9 Jul 16) 3 All crew released -

Serudong 3 (18 Jul 16) 5 All crew rescued -

Fishing Trawler (10 Sep 16) 3 Nil 3

Dongbang Giant No. 2 (20 Oct 16) 2 All crew released -

Royal 16 (11 Nov 16) 6 2 crew killed, 2 crew rescued 2

Ramona 2 (20 Dec 16) 4 1 crew killed, 1 crew rescued 2

Fishing Banca (18 Jan 17) 3 Nil 3

Giang Hai (19 Feb 17) 6 2 crew killed 4

Super Shuttle Tug 1 (23 Mar 17) 2 All crew rescued -

TOTAL 59 28 released, 12 rescued, 5 killed 14

Status UpdateStatus Update

Correct as of 30 September 17Correct as of 30 September 17 21

IV. Abduction of CrewIV. Abduction of Crew


Key messages ….Key messages ….

Shared maritime responsibilities …. to suppress the maritime crime :Law enforcement

Maritime community

The need to :Communicate (report/feedback)

Cooperate (Share Information)

Collaborate (Build Capacity)NO ONE AGENCY/ORGANISATION CAN SUPPRESS PIRACY & ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS ….

ALONE !!!

Reality : Resources are LIMITED


Future of ReCAAP ISCFuture of ReCAAP ISC

A Centre of

Excellence

By 2020 !!!

At the 10th Governing Council Meeting

…. ReCAAP ISC

to be

A Centre of Excellence

by 2020

Road Map for the Future of ReCAAP ISC. New programme for Capacity Building activities.

Trigger reporting for timely info sharing.

Enhanced Mobile App/Web for outreach.

Greater efforts in profiling/corporate branding.

Data analysis programme

Enhance role of Focal Points

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