The EU Atalanta naval force which handles piracy operations in the Indian
Ocean has warned that the decision last week by a Bangladeshi company
to pay ransom to free its ship and crew could lead to further attacks on
merchant shipping.
Ships sailing off the Somalian coasts were urged yesterday to maintain a
heightened state of vigilance in light of the recent escalation in piracy
threats with the European naval force adding that the conclusion of the
monsoon period could further facilitate piracy activities in the region. […]

The return of Somali pirates comes at a time where the Houthis from
Yemen are also firing on merchant ships passing by their shores, with
around 80 vessels targeted over the past six months.
As a result of the heightened security concerns for merchant shipping,
prices for private maritime security guards onboard have shot up this
year, according to recent analysis from sister title Splash Extra with many
ex-soldiers looking to get in on the action.

Source : Splash 247.com

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