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Why pirates attack: Geospatial evidence

"I believe the title of pirate should be given to those who come to our waters illegally.”

No Space for Complacency as African kidnap numbers rise

Shipowners' organisation Bimco has urged Nigeria to step up efforts to safeguard seafarers as more and more crew are kidnapped from vessels in the Gulf of Guinea. The plea from the..

Kidnapping In Nigeria - The Ransom Business

Whilst the turbulent years of piracy within the Indian Ocean brought about global a collective understanding of the plight of seafarers within this region, resulting in large scale international..