Recent data from the International Maritime Bureau reveal a concerning increase in maritime piracy cases in 2023. The research indicates the first successful hijacking from Somalia since 2017, which alarmed specialists in marine security. The yearly Report on Piracy and Robbery (armed) shows 120 instances in 2023—a slight increase over the 115 incidents from the previous year.
The most disturbing incident mentioned in the report is the successful hijacking off the coast of Somalia on December...