Piracy Incidents up in Asia

There was an increase in the number of pirate attacks in Asian waters in January with 11 incidents reported. Anti-piracy centre ReCAAP said there were 11 incidents of piracy and armed robbery reported in January this year compared with just two last year. Of the incidents in January 2010 eight were actual attacks while three were failed attempts.

The pirate hub of Bandar Aceh was devastated by the Tsunami. As the area develops and re-establishes itself we may see a steady rise in piracy in Malacca and Indonesian waters.