Piracy attacks spike in 2010

Published: 2 Jan 2011

Pirates exceed 2009 attacks in 2010 new figures from the International Maritime Bureau.

The IMB report  showed 436 reports of piracy and armed robbery in 2010, up from 406 in 2009. in 2010.

Meanwhile the ICC Commercial Crime Services is now mapping piracy attacks LIVE on google maps, showing two attempts already for the New Year.

There are also maps of all pirate attacks for 2010 and 2009.

 

 



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Authorised by P Crumlin, Maritime Union of Australia, Sydney