Pirates on the prowl again off Somalia’s coast
Maritime authorities and intelligence agencies say four ships seized in past week
Maritime authorities and intelligence agencies say four ships seized in past week

Attack raises fears of a return to hijacking on a trade route that had stabilised in recent years

Companies need to know their vessels can pass through busy shipping lanes repeatedly and safely

Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary

The sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, the first of its kind in decades, has sparked scrutiny about Washington’s tactics

Yemeni militant group’s campaign has caused two years of disruption to global maritime trade

At least 10 vessels have changed transponder messages in apparent attempt to avoid becoming targets