Secuestro de marinos civiles (AREMC)

  

El buque 'CGAS Saturn', asaltado a principios de diciembre en el Golfo de Guinea. Nueve tripulantes siguen secuestrados por piratas africanos. / RED 
 

Secuestrados nueve marinos de una naviera del norte de Europa que opera en Canarias

La compañía, de origen danés y capital noruego, negocia la liberación con piratas africanos. Sus barcos hacen escala en Las Palmas y Santa Cruz porque transportan gas y petróleo por África Occidental. El asalto se produjo en el Golfo de Guinea

29 de diciembre de 2025 (05:00 CET)

La comunidad marítima internacional permanece en vilo tras confirmarse el secuestro de nueve marineros del buque gasero CGAS Saturn, propiedad de la naviera Christiania Shipping, una compañía con sede en Dinamarca y capital noruego que mantiene una presencia histórica y constante en el Puerto de Las

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Modern Piracy Facts 2025: Real Maritime Threats & Stats

 

 

 

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Shocking truths about today's pirates attacking ships worldwide

As we entered 2025, the reality of maritime piracy continues to shock the world. The official data from 2024 reveals that piracy is far from a thing of the past - it's a thriving criminal enterprise that affects global commerce daily.


THE MODERN REALITY OF MARITIME PIRACY

While Hollywood portrays pirates as charming rogues from centuries past, the truth is far more sinister. Modern piracy is a billion-dollar criminal industry that threatens global shipping every single day.

Pirates Still Exist Today!

Far from the romanticized image of Captain Jack Sparrow, modern piracy is a serious global threat affecting international shipping. In 2024 alone, 116 incidentsof piracy and armed robbery were reported against ships worldwide -

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Piracy facts 2025

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IMO and Republic of Korea join forces to combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are launching the SMART-C Maritime Security and Counter-Piracy project, designed to strengthen the capacity of coastal States in the Gulf of Guinea to combat piracy and other maritime illicit activities.

As explained, this initiative directly addresses the United Nations Security Council’s recent calls for enhanced international cooperation and robust support for regional nations and institutions working to combat piracy and ensure international peace and security in the region. According to Dryad Global, piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea have surged by 30% in 2025, underlining the region’s persistent security challenges.

Three strategic outcomes

The

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Maritime piracy

 

 

 

 

Maritime piracy

Maritime piracy refers to the act of robbery and violence at sea, a practice that has existed since ancient times and has evolved significantly over the centuries. Historically, pirates seized ships and their cargo for profit, while privateers were sanctioned by governments to target enemy vessels during wartime. This distinction led to different dynamics in maritime commerce, especially affecting American shipping lanes that were rich in valuable goods. The notorious pirate Blackbeard and others like him exemplified the violent yet often socially egalitarian nature of pirate crews, who shared their spoils more equitably compared to traditional societal norms.

In modern times, piracy has shifted from swords to automatic weapons, with pirates engaging in various tactics, including robbing crews, stealing cargo,

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