Global Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents have seen a noticeable increase in the first three months of 2025, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB).
Between January and March 2025, 45 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were recorded worldwide. This marks an almost 35 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The report added that 37 vessels were boarded, four were hijacked and there were four attempted attacks. The...