Welthandel: Pirateriegefahr auf den Weltmeeren hat abgenommen
Die Internationale Handelskammer wertet regelmäßig aus, wie oft Schiffe von Seeräubern angegriffen werden. Den jüngsten Rückgang begründet die Kammer mit einem härteren Vorgehen gegen Piraten.
International maritime routes face threats, but piracy incidents have decreased according to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) statistics. The London-based ICC noted a 51% reduction in piracy attacks and attempted attacks in the first nine months of the year. This is the lowest level in three decades. The decrease is attributed to increased controls and successful investigations by authorities, such as Indonesian authorities arresting two groups involved in attacks in the Straits of Singapore last year.
However, the reduction does not mean seafarers and vessels are entirely safe. Out of the 51 attacked ships, four were linked to Germany. The report did not disclose the names of the ships. While piracy is declining, military attacks on commercial vessels are on the rise, suggesting the situation remains dangerous. The Iran-Iraq war has seen Iran repeatedly attacking civilian ships in the Hormuz Strait, and the US military has also targeted Iranian ships.
In the Red Sea, Houthi rebels allied with Iran threaten maritime traffic. In the Black Sea, also, attacks on commercial ships have increased, with drones being used in some cases. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that the Black Sea is increasingly becoming a battleground, citing Russian aggression.
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