As some of the world's wealthiest individuals relax on the decks of their hundred-million-dollar yachts, the approach of pirate vessels bearing vicious brigands who will have no compunction about taking hostages and holding them for ransom, has become an all too real nightmare. As a result, security against pirates has become a prime consideration for captains, crews, owners, and passengers aboard luxury yachts.rnThe first security precaution may seem obvious-avoid the Gulf of Aden. Despite the current focus on Somali pirates, there have also been pirates active in the Caribbean, Malacca Strait, South China Sea, Mediterranean, and other venues. With the World Cup in South Africa in 2010, some wealthy individuals may plan to sail along the African Coast. Many luxury yachts will transit from one part of the world to another as seasons change, which may expose them to pirates during transit as well. To a greater or lesser extent, security has become a much greater concern aboard luxury yachts.
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