Why global hijacks have decreased but maritime kidnaps and terrorism are rising

Although Control Risks recorded a 21% decrease in attacks and boardings of ships globally in 2016, cases of high-severity maritime terrorism and kidnaps increased and several emerging trends are likely to pose threats to maritime operators in 2017.

IMB warns on 'worrying trend' of small tanker hijacks in SE Asia

The number of piracy attacks worldwide fell in the first half 2014 according to the International...