Armed robbers are increasingly turning to hostage-taking on ships to secure loot, and the use of guns is on the rise at crime hotspots, according to a report.
Last year, 126 people were taken hostage, compared with 73 in 2023, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB)’s latest report says.
Although the 116 cases are a slight decline from 2023, the bureau warned that attacks are becoming more violent.
