Are there real pirates in 2021?

Gulf of Guinea remains world’s piracy hotspot in 2021, according to IMB’s latest figures. The Gulf of Guinea accounted for nearly half (43%) of all reported piracy incidents in the first three months of 2021, according to the latest figures from the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB).

Are there pirates in Gulf of Aden?

Piracy has mainly originated from Somalia and affects the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel, the islands near Socotra, and the Somali Sea. Post the 2000 collapse of the Somalian government, there were cases of rampant illegal fishing by foreign vessels.

Why is there so much piracy in the Gulf of Guinea?

Corruption. Findings from Nigeria have indicated corruption as a major cause of piracy, typically attributed to the weak legal and jurisdictional systems, law enforcement and the security apparatus of the nation. This lack of development is attributed to and identified in many of the Gulf of Guinea states.

Are there still ocean pirates?

Piracy in the 21st century (commonly known as modern piracy) has taken place in a number of waters around the world, including the Gulf of Guinea, Strait of Malacca, Sulu and Celebes Seas, Indian Ocean, and Falcon Lake.

Are there any pirates in the Gulf of Aden?

The noteworthy efforts of the European Union’s Operation Atalanta, NATO’s Operation Ocean Shield, and Combined Task Force 151 were a major reason why piracy in the Gulf of Aden nearly disappeared over the past five years. However, with no successful piracy attacks since 2012, NATO terminated Ocean Shield in December 2016.

How does shade help in the Gulf of Aden?

SHADE brings together more than 30 nations to coordinate maritime activities to counter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. Providing economic assistance and nation-building advisors would enhance economic stability, raise standards of living, and improve the rule of law in Somalia.

Where is piracy in the Gulf of Guinea?

The global maritime community is calling for enhanced efforts to tackle the rising menace of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea with the… After a lull in piracy activity in the Gulf of Guinea, five crew members were reportedly kidnapped from a Ghanaian fishing vessel…

What is the latest news on maritime piracy?

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released its quarterly report on maritime piracy showing that there was an overall dec… ReCAAP ISC renewed its warning regarding boardings and robbery in the Singapore Strait. The agency which monitors activity in the…

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