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Sharp reduction in Somali piracy attacks – EU officials

The attacks on tankers and vessels transiting off the coast of Somalia have reduced considerably over the past few years, according to EU officials, with only three attacks reported so far this year The attacks on tankers and vessels transiting off the coast of Somalia have reduced considerably over the past few years, according to EU officials, with only three attacks reported so far this year.
By Andreas Walstad 18 July 2013 0 2838
There have been three attacks on vessels and tankers transiting high-risk areas so far this year – none of which have been successful. (PA)

Pirate attacks on vessels and tankers transiting off the coast of Somalia have been reduced considerably following measures put in place by the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) and international collaborators, according to senior EU officials.

So far this year, there have been three attacks on vessels and tankers transiting high-risk areas – such as off the Horn of Africa and parts of the Western Indian Ocean – none of which were successful, according to the officials.

Suspicious events – but no attacks – were reported for...