Piracy remains a real threat in certain parts of the world, with recent incidents involving cruise ships. However, the overall danger has decreased in recent years due to various security measures taken by cruise ships.
Multiple pirates boarded and took control of a vessel in the Indian Ocean, sparking concerns about a resurgence in piracy near Somalia's coast.
Twenty armed people have boarded a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia, latest in a series of attacks by Somali pirates. The ship is a Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier heading to the UAE. The crew's whereabouts are unknown.