While literature and cinema might romanticize pirates on the high seas in the world of superyachts the threat of pirate attacks is all too real.

Superyachts and pirates. Although the pirates have concentrated on commercial vessels they have targeted superyachts in the past. LONDON England-- A military-grade laser that blinds temporarily is the latest security technology available to wealthy superyacht owners afraid of pirate attacks. Pirates and armed robbers attacked 43 ships and captured 58 seafarers in the first quarter of 2017 slightly more than the same period last year according to the IMB.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Risks to superyacht owners include theft and burglary being photographed by paparazzi personal attacks and abduction and even being attacked by pirates. Pirates have attacked superyachts in the past -- French vessel Le Ponant was seized in early April as it was sailing without passengers from the Seychelles to the Mediterranean -- but there are no.

The SY Quest incident occurred in February 2011 when Somali Pirates seized the American yacht SY Quest and four United States citizens. This is an issue for. And in some areas such as along the coast of Africa in the Gulf of Aden and in the Indian Ocean its.

When the pirates realise they cant get to the crew or sail the boat they give up and flee the scene. This sudden control of power in remote locations can support with the groups financial or sometimes idealistic objectives. Modern-day wannabe pirates dont have to forgo about the luxury creature comforts whenever they go to sea.

Theres no doubt that a superyacht is a beautiful place for people to go and enjoy themselves. Instead they have them shipped on cargo vessels says Erwin Bamps the chief operating officer of the UAE boatbuilder Gulf Craft. Though American forces were capable of neutralizing the threat all of the hostages.

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