Last year was the worst on record for piracy at sea, according to a report issued Monday. Pirates captured 1,181 sailors aboard 53 ships in 2010, according to the report from the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau. Eight of the captives were killed, the report says.
Green Marine
about 16 years ago
Report: 2010 was worst year yet for piracy on high seas
Last year was the worst on record for piracy at sea, according to a report issued Monday. Pirates captured 1,181 sailors aboard 53 ships in 2010, according to the report from the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau. Eight of the captives were killed, the report says.
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