The constant threat of pirates has greatly endangered safe sea passage in certain areas around the world. Among those areas are Somalia and the Gulf of Aden. Pirate activity around the Horn of Africa has greatly declined because of the coalitions and actions of many countries around the world, but the danger still exists. Thus, it is very important that all the accepted security measures and regulations for deterring pirate attacks are still strictly followed. Anti-piracy operations greatly contribute to safe passage in the area. Nevertheless, it is of great importance that the ship, once it enters the area, sends daily reports to the control centre and that it takes actions for better on-board security. Private armed security personnel are present on some ships but not on others; however, it has become common practice. Nevertheless, it does not relieve the ship’s crew of following the procedures for ensuring the security of the ship.
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