The latest updates from the International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) Piracy Reporting Center highlight an increase in violence faced by the crew of merchant vessels, though there is an overall reduction in piracy. However, most of the violence is reported from Somalia and other parts of the world show a decline.
Per the report, the first half of 2024 saw 60 incidents of maritime piracy and ship robberies, showing a decrease from 65 such cases reported in 2023.
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