The UK-based intelligence firm is urging shipowners against complacency on theback of the first assault of the season as it believes pirates are awakening from hibernation as the South West monsoon season draws to a close.
Other observers are less fearful and quick to highlight recent statistics that show less than a dozen hijackings have been successful this year, which suggests on-board defences and naval intervention are becoming increasingly successful deterrents.
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