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Maps / 20 weeks ago

Maritime piracy threats persist in key global hotspots

A newly released map from The World in Maps highlights the persistent threat of maritime piracy in some of the world’s busiest shipping corridors, with the Gulf of Guinea, Horn of Africa, and the Strait of Malacca emerging as the most dangerous zones for commercial vessels during the 2019–2020 period. According to the visual data and reports from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) and UNODC, nearly 92% of global piracy incidents were concentrated in these three regions, with escalating concerns for crew safety, cargo theft, and maritime trade disruption.

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Environment / 36 weeks ago

Piracy trends: Rising hostage risks amid stable attack numbers in 2024

In 2024, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported 116 piracy-related incidents worldwide, a figure that remains largely consistent with recent years. However, the nature of these attacks is shifting—with a troubling rise in hostage-taking and the use of weapons, posing new challenges for seafarers and the maritime industry at large. While the overall number of piracy incidents has not significantly increased, the escalation in violence and crew targeting signals a growing threat to maritime safety.

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