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Marine insurer warns: Pirates have become more violent

Pirate attacks in Southeast Asia are on the rise, and the number of cases of armed pirates and hostage situations has increased, according to the Norwegian Hull Club.
According to a new report, there have been 65 pirate attacks on merchant ships in the first half of 2023 compared to 58 attacks in the same period last year. File photo. | Photo: Finn Frandsen
According to a new report, there have been 65 pirate attacks on merchant ships in the first half of 2023 compared to 58 attacks in the same period last year. File photo. | Photo: Finn Frandsen
by NIKLAS KRIGSLUND

A marine insurance company warns that there are more pirate attacks on merchant ships and that the criminals have become more violent.

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