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Australia joins Asian region anti-piracy body ReCAAPAustralia joins Asian region anti-piracy body ReCAAP

Australia has become the 19th nation to join Asian regional anti-piracy body ReCAAP.

Marcus Hand, Editor

August 5, 2013

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The Singapore-based government-to-government Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) aims to share information and help in capacity building to fight piracy and armed robbery in Asia.

“Australia is committed to combating the crime of piracy and is equally committed to comprehensive engagement in the Asia Pacific region through cooperation, capacity building and active participation in regional organisations such as the ReCAAP,” said Rear Admiral David Johnston, Commander Border Protection Command.

“Participation in the ReCAAP will provide Australia with greater visibility and awareness to monitor emerging regional threats from piracy and armed robbery at sea”.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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