Acts of piracy on the world’s seas have surged this year, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). It pointed to the waters between Singapore and Indonesia in particular.
Pirates have posed a growing problem for global shipping this year, with 45 cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships recorded in the first quarter, according to the London-based International Maritime Bureau (IMB).
The increase represents an almost 35% rise compared to the same period in 2024, the IMB said.
From January to March of last year, 33 incidents were reported, and 27 in the first quarter of 2023.
Can’t get my head around this, especially after Somali pirates became a thing, article didn’t help. If armed men are trying to board my ship, I’m shooting back. These men didn’t sign up to be soldiers, but self-defense is not only a human right, it’s common sense. You have no idea what those pirates will do to you. Couple of dudes with scoped AR-15s would make short work of these jokers, just lead 'em a little. For that matter, equip them with real hunting rifles.
Take a look at the article picture. Those guys would be lucky to hit any damned thing with that tiny boat skipping over ocean waves. Try running and gunning, even with airsoft. No matter what you have to pause to shoot and these ships can’t pause. Meanwhile, the defenders have the high ground and a perfectly stable platform. And it’s not like the pirates can get the drop on ship’s radar.
What am I missing here?