Somalia remains piracy hotspot as attacks rise
by
David Osler
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Jan 29, 2010 12:40 PM
Global piracy was up for the third year in a row as experts warn the true figure could be even higher, reports David Osler
In the period under consideration, 153 vessels were boarded, 49 vessels were hijacked, 84 attempted attacks took place and 120 vessels were fired on.
A total of 1,052 crew were taken hostage.
Some 68 crew members were injured and eight...
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