Reported maritime security incidents in the Gulf of Aden have increased during 2020 in what, at first glance, is a reversal of trends observed during 2019.
However, upon closer inspection the situation within the Gulf of Aden is much more complex than pre-existing assumptions that piracy remains rife within the region would presume.
Firstly, it is prudent to note that the majority of the incidents that have been reported within the Gulf of Aden in 2020 are recorded as suspicious approaches.
