Global piracy and armed robbery against ships increased to 137 incidents in 2025 from 116 in 2024, with the Singapore Straits recording the highest number, according to the ICC International Maritime Bureau IMB.
The IMB Annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report, released on Thursday, details 121 vessels boarded, four hijacked, two fired upon and 10 attempted attacks.
Most incidents were classified as low-level and opportunistic.
