New EU clampdown on Somali piracy
Security boosting Operation ATALANTA has been extended until 28th February 2027
Bangladeshi bulker hijacked
20 armed men attacked the ship 600 nautical miles northeast of Mogadishu off the coast of Somalia
Maritime piracy at an all-time low
In the first nine months of 2022, 90 attacks against ships were recorded. This is the lowest level since 1994
Piracy, Gulf of Guinea under threat again
On October 25th, two vessels were attacked in the area within just a few hours of each other
Piracy is immune to Covid
In 2020 there were 195 incidents related to pirate attacks. The most dangerous waters? West African ones