Piracy and Armed Robbery in the Malacca Strait

Authors

Catherine Zara Raymond

Abstract

The Malacca Strait is a narrow waterway that extends nearly six hundred nautical miles from the Andaman Sea to the South China Sea, between Malaysia and Indonesia. The strait provides a vital shipping lane for vessels sailing from Europe and the Middle East to East Asia, as well as smaller vessels on local voyages. Unfortunately, when we think of the Malacca Strait, images of a waterway infested with pirates often spring to mind.

Recommended Citation

Raymond, Catherine Zara (2009) "Piracy and Armed Robbery in the Malacca Strait," Naval War College Review: Vol. 62: No. 3, Article 4.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol62/iss3/4