IMB highlights piracy surge in the Gulf of Guinea and Singapore Strait
A total of 65 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were recorded during the first six months of 2023, up from 58 in the same period in 2022
Resurgence in reported incidents, including hostage-takings and crew kidnappings, in the Gulf of Guinea waters described as ‘concerning’, as accidents in the congested waters of the Singapore Strait jump one-quarter