2022 has, thus far, been a tough year for shipping. To be fair, the ’20s in general, have been a dumpster fire. But hey... at least there’s fewer pirates? Well, not really, but fewer recorded attacks at any rate. So far, 2022 has had the lowest recorded number of pirate-related incidents seen since 1994. While the year isn’t up yet, it does look promising.
By and large, the decline can be attributed to the efforts of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB), which has raised awareness about the dangers and made global waters safer.
“Not only is this good news for the seafarers and the shipping industry, but it is also positive news for trade which promotes economic growth,” said Michael Howlett, the Director of IMB. “But the areas of risk shift, and the shipping community must remain vigilant. We encourage governments and responding authorities to continue their patrols which create a deterrent effect.”
Click here for some present-day pirate statistics and to learn more about the IMB.