This statistic represents the number of pirate attacks on ships in 2017, with a breakdown by ship type. In that year, approximately 38 attacks on bulk carriers were recorded, down from 52 attacks the previous year.
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This statistic represents the number of pirate attacks on ships in 2017, with a breakdown by ship type. In that year, approximately 38 attacks on bulk carriers were recorded, down from 52 attacks the previous year.
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This statistic represents the number of pirate attacks on ships in 2017, with a breakdown by ship type. In that year, approximately 38 attacks on bulk carriers were recorded, down from 52 attacks the previous year.
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