Armed guards with sophisticated equipments and firearms represent a main
necessity for large vessels traveling around risky areas. While such guards
make a decent option around safe waters (like the ones around Europe), the
truth is that international operations may also target places like Africa or
Asia. Armed vessel
security was proven to be very efficient in keeping pirates and terrorists at
bay around countries like Somalia, but the situation is constantly changing due
to the constant search for better targets. While some situations are easier to
control, the danger spreads into others. For example, the levels of piracy in
the Indian Ocean and the Eastern African waters are quickly deteriorating and
might represent a serious cause of concern.
Exploring and staying updated to pirates' new habits
Pirates have constantly evolved overtime. They no longer use ropes to
climb on the ship and attack with swords. Instead, they have powerful firearms
and will never hesitate to kill someone. At the same time, the excessive
security standards in specific areas have driven these pirates toward other
places. From this point of view, it seems that gangs will simply move on and
venture afield in the attempt to control new territories. Their tactics also
gain in violence. Judging by the news reports over the past years, it seems
that kidnap and random are very common. Kidnapping activities can actually
bring in a lot of financial rewards, especially when it comes to small vessels
and yachts, which are obviously owned by wealthy individuals.
