ReCAAP and World Maritime University Partner to Combat Piracy in Asia

The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sweden’s World Maritime University (WMU) to jointly fight maritime piracy.

Under the agreement, ReCAAP ISC will share its experience in handling maritime piracy and armed robbery on ships in Asia with the students pursuing their postgraduate studies at WMU’s campus in Malmö, Sweden.

ReCAAP ISC will also host the WMU students visiting Singapore on field studies.

In addition, the latest collaboration will support the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda, with a particular focus on education, energy, economic growth, and promoting peaceful societies.

Read more at Ship Technology

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