QUESTION $6(20$ Marks$)$

Maritime piracy has persistently plagued worldwide shipping and coastal populations $($e$.$g$.$ Accenture et al$.2020).$

Nonetheless, contemporary piracy continues to pose a significant threat to global merchant shipping.

Through research, some individuals have the view that in addition to posing a threat to the crew, piracy assaults result in

delays for ships and cause damage to both the vessel and its cargo. A colleague of yours wants you to assist her in

gaining more information on this for her research project. Critically discuss the concept of piracy and the importance

of understanding its role in logistics awareness. Ensure that you provide a detailed response, incorporating relevant

examples to support your discussion.