The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has expressed concern over the growth of reported piracy incidents within the Gulf of Guinea waters in its 2023 mid-year report. The survey also found an increase in events in the Singapore Strait, with a substantial 25% rise in recorded incidents in the waters when compared to the same period from the previous year. The Gulf of Guinea saw a concerning surge in incidents in the first half of 2023, with five incidents reported in Q1 and nine in Q2. Of these, 12 were classified…
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