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Piracy Incidents Reach Five-Year Peak, Driven by Surge in Singapore Strait
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported a sharp 50% increase in piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in the first half of 2025, marking the highest mid-year tally since 2020. A total of 90 incidents were recorded, up from 60 during the same period in 2024, with the Singapore Strait emerging as
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Pirates Board Product Tanker in Gulf of Guinea, First Nigeria Incident in Four Years
A product tanker was boarded by pirates this week more than 100 nautical miles south of Nigeria’s coast, marking the first such incident involving a commercial vessel near Nigeria in four years. While the crew followed safety protocols and avoided harm, security experts warn that piracy risks remain high across the Gulf of Guinea and