Has Somali piracy crisis returned? 'Yes and no', says maritime veteran
The seemingly relentless widening of the Middle East conflict beyond the Red Sea appears to ...
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R: IN LINEGXO: TRADING UPDATE TIMEMAERSK: ROARING BACKFDX: TAILWINDSFDX: WHAT TO EXPECTKO: ABOUT ALL THAT TARIFF NONSENSEKO: PROCUREMENTKO: TARIFFS AND IMPACT OUTSIDE OF THE USKO: TARIFFS AND IMPACT IN THE USKO: TRADING UPDATE HD: DIY RE-PRICINGZIM: A RISING TIDE LIFTS ALL BOATSTSLA: CHINA THREATDAC: KEY REMARKSDAC: SURGING GM: SUPPLY CHAIN WOESMAERSK: ROTTERDAM TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONSATSG: OWNERSHIP UPDATE
While this week sees the general release of Hollywood’s interpretation of the infamous hijacking of the Maersk Alabama with the Tom Hanks vehicle Captain Philips, it is worth recalling just how far we have come since the heady days of piracy in 2009. Today, the number of seafarers held in capacity stands at one of its lowest points – although one is one too many of course. However, dangers remain, particularly in places like Somalia and West Africa, where endemic poverty and easy access to major shipping lanes will always make piracy an option – while for some ex-pirates, a new career as an armed guard appears to beckon.
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