There were 129 incidents reported between January and September 2014, the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) said in a report.

This is the highest level since the corresponding period in 2010, according to figures released by the Singapore-based body.

“Compared with the same period in previous years, there has been an upward trend in the overall number of incidents,” ReCAAP said.

“For