Indonesian Government and maritime observers in Indonesia have noted that pirate attacks in Indonesia are typically small-scale robberies, sometimes with the collusion of the shipвЂ™s crew, as opposed to large-scale vessel seizures.Дuring 2017, there have been at least 15 reported boardings, attacks, or kidnappings in the Sulu and Celebes Seas.

Pirate attacks in Indonesia are typically attacks aimed at thefts against the vessels and differ from the more serious, violent attacks in the Gulf of Guinea and near Somalia. Piracy and armed robbery incidents continue to occur in the Strait of Malacca and Southeast Asia. The Strait of Malacca (SOM), situated between Indonesia and Malaysia, was long considered the world's most dangerous waters for maritime crime. Maritime Advisory 2018-004 for more info. KFR groups normally take kidnapped crewmembers ashore in the Niger Delta region and demand ransom payments in exchange for the crewmemberвЂ™s safe return. In the past, kidnapped crewmembers have sustained injuries. KFR groups generally kidnap two to six high value crewmembers, to include the master, chief engineer, and any Western crewmembers. Pirates/armed KFR groups have been known to fire upon targeted vessels before attempting to board them. Pirates have used motherships to support operations up to 150 nautical miles offshore. Most KFR operations in the GoG occur predominately around the Niger Delta, targeting vessels вЂ“ such as tankers, tugs, offshore supply vessels, and cargo vessels вЂ“ due to their high value foreign crewmembers. flagged operators with ships operating in or through the GoG Voluntary Reporting Area designated on Maritime Security Chart Q6114 should transit with extreme caution and vigilance.

Kidnappings for ransom, attacks, and boardings by pirates/robbers attempting to steal valuables from the ships and crews are the most common types of incidents. flagged operators with vessels transiting or operating in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).ДЄlmost 100 reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea occurred in the GoG region in 2017. Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom (KFR) continues to serve as a significant threat to U.S. Maritime Advisory 2018-002, recommends that vessels add additional security, transit at the highest practicable speed, and change course repeatedly if under attack and unable to outrun the pirate vessel. citizens transiting the Gulf of Aden should consult with their cruise ship company about precautions to taken to avoid incidents. Maritime Advisory on vessels transiting high risk waters. Coast Guard National Response CenterДЇor further information, see the U.S. flag vessels that observe suspicious activity in the area should report such suspicious activity or any hostile or potentially hostile action to: MARAD recommends vessels at anchor, operating in restricted maneuvering environments, or at slow speeds, should be especially vigilant and report suspicious activity. Maritime Advisories (Alerts) on the Maritime Security Communications with Industry (MSCI) portal hosted by MarAd advises that elevated regional tensions have increased the risk of maritime attacks being conducted by extremists to vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, and the Bab el Mandeb regions. Hundreds of documented pirate attacks have occurred in these waters. Piracy in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean remains a threat. Vessels in the region of the Red Sea, Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden, including near the island of Socotra, should operate under a heightened state of alert as increasing tensions in the region escalate the potential for direct or collateral damage to vessels transiting the region.

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