Strait of Malacca
Malaysia / Indonesia
90
Risk Score
~90 vessels/day
25% of global trade
Crude Oil, Palm Oil, Containers, LNG
Strategic Overview
The Strait of Malacca is the shortest sea route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It carries about one-quarter of all traded goods.
Threat Drivers
Recent Incidents (3)
19.06.2026: 0015 UTC: Posn: Manila Anchorage, Philippines. Bosun onboard an anchored container ship noticed four robbers armed with a knife at the forecastle deck and immediately raised the alarm resulting in the robbers escaping with stolen ship’s properties.
07.09.2026: 1905 UTC: Posn: 05:58.6S – 106:55.0E, Jakarta Anchorage, Indonesia. Duty crew on board an anchored bulk carrier noticed a small wooden boat alongside the ship and four unauthorised persons on the AFT deck. Alarm raised resulting in the unauthorised persons escaping with stolen engine spares. The incident was reported to port control and the local agent.
22.08.2026: 1806 UTC: Posn: 10-16.15N - 107-02E, Vung Tau Anchorage, Vietnam. Unauthorised persons boarded an anchored bulk carrier and escaped with stolen ship’s stores. Incident was reported to the local authorities.