Danish Vessel to Fight Piracy in Most Perilous Shipping Area

Gulf of Guinea accounts for 95% of recent kidnappings at sea
Shipping industry hopes other international navies follow suit

The Danish frigate HDMS Absalon will be sent to the Gulf of Guinea. — The Danish frigate HDMS Absalon will be sent to the Gulf of Guinea.Source: Forsvaret

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By William Clowes

March 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM UTC

Updated on

March 17, 2021 at 1:20 PM UTC

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Denmark will send a naval vessel to West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea to aid the fight against rampant piracy.