The International Maritime Bureau counted around 40 successful hijackings in 2008 and another 31 in the first half of 2009.

国际海事局记录了2008年大约40起成功劫持案和2009年上半年31起案件。

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According to the International Maritime Bureau, which posts live data on raids, Somali pirates hold 33 vessels and 758 hostages.

据负责发布海盗袭击记录的国际海事局称：索马里海盗有33艘船，共劫持过758名人质。

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To deal with the increasing attacks, the International Maritime Bureau says the region's naval presence needs to be increased.

为了应付增加中的海盗事件，国际海事局说，这个地区的海军驻防必须增强。

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The International Maritime Bureau reports there were one hundred eleven pirate attacks in waters near the Somali coast last year.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

The International Maritime Bureau is an organization based in London that studies crimes on the high seas.

VOA: special.2009.04.25

According to the London-based International Maritime Bureau, there was a significant upsurge in piracy in 2008.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

Sunday's rescue was the result of a two-week operation, the International Maritime Bureau said.

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They showed signs of physical abuse and illness after their time in captivity, the International Maritime Bureau said.

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Nearly 100 vessels have come under fire, according to the International Maritime Bureau, and almost 40 vessels have been hijacked.

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