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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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Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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)
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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 Point
Focal PointFocal Point
Focal PointFocal PointFocal PointFocal Point
Focal PointFocal Point
Focal PointFocal Point
Focal 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.
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
Contracting Parties / Partner OrganizationsContracting Parties / Partner Organizations
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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.
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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)
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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.
(Roles of ReCAAP-ISC supported by Focal Points)
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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 ….
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
Inter-twined relationship.Inter-twined relationship.
Information Sharing :Meeting operational requirements.
Provision of mutual support.
Enlarge operational capability & 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.
(Roles of ReCAAP-ISC supported by Focal Points)
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
Situation Update Jan-Sep 2017 (Asia)Situation Update Jan-Sep 2017 (Asia)
Piracy & Armed Robbery
Situation
in
Jan-Sep 2017
(ASIA)
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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 Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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%)
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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
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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
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
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
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
Questions ??Questions ??