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Jan

Fewer Pirate Attacks in 2024, but Rising Number of Seafarer Hostage-Takings Cause Concern

Globally, there were slightly fewer pirate attacks in 2024 compared to the previous year. Notably, the Gulf of Guinea has seen a significant decline in the number of attacks since 2020. However, piracy remains a serious threat to seafarers, particularly with a sharp rise in the number of hostage-takings being a cause for concern. The …