Lessons Identified from Somali Piracy

At the time of writing, the number of successful attacks against ships by Somali pirates has reached a five-year low. Whilst the exact reason for the reduction in Somali attacks is unclear, the combined success of the military forces, the use of the industry‟s Best Management Practices (BMP), plus the increased deployment of private armed guards, would all appear to be important factors. The political situation in Somalia itself has also evolved.