Diaplous Maritime Services is warning against ending the presence of armed forces in the waters off East Africa.

As the United Nations Security Council appears prepared to wind down the international piracy operations in Somalian waters, the security provider cautioned that piracy could quickly return to the region.

"It should be highlighted that the overall reduction of piracy in the region is a testament to the enhanced private maritime security and response coordination measures adopted by regional and national authorities," Diaplous said in a white paper published on Wednesday.