News / Resurgence of Somali pirates creates another 'danger zone' for shipping

The distressing ‘new normal’ of geopolitical tension has created danger zones for international shipping, with seafarers forced onto the front line.  

The ICC’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB) yesterday released its Q1 report on maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia, showing 33 recorded incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships. 

This represents an 18.2% increase from the 27 incidents across the first three months of 2023. 

“Of the 33 incidents that had been reported, 24 vessels were boarded, six had attempted ...