Piracy on the high seas sounds like something from a bygone era, but the menace of armed robbery is still a very real threat in certain parts of the world. The menace posed to cruise ships in ...

While cruise ship staff generally know what areas are rife with piracy, they stay in touch with nearby authorities to maintain an up-to-date forecast for potential pirate activity. Essentially, think ...

Cruise ships are some of the biggest seafaring vessels ever – even bigger than aircraft carriers. However, unlike aircraft carriers, cruise ships aren't armed to the teeth, which makes them giant ...