Report says pirate attacks down in 2010
An armed suspected pirate looks over the edge of a skiff, in international waters off the coast of Somalia. The coast of Somalia remains a major piracy hotspot, the location of more than half this year's pirate attacks. The International Maritime Bureau recorded 196 piracy incidents in the first six months of the year - about 20 percent less than the same period last year. According to the International Maritime Bureau report, the first half of the year has seen one crewmember killed, 597 crewmembers taken hostage, and 16 injured. lull: a quiet period between times of activity （活动间的）平静时期，间歇 skiff: a small light boat for rowing or sailing, usually for one person （尤指单人的）小划艇，小帆船 Related stories: Russian forces storm tanker, free ship from pirate seizure Naval patrols reduce Somali pirate attacks, but threat continues Thai fishermen seized by Somali pirates in long-distance hijacking Naval patrols reduce Somali pirate attacks, but threat continues （来源：VOA 编辑：陈丹妮）
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