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https://jplarroque.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/8S6A0666-1024x683.jpg1024683In 2016, the Western Indian Ocean continued to see limited piracy activity, largely due to at sea mitigation efforts over the recent years. However, several attacks in early 2017 highlight the many gaps that still remain.