Ship Insurers Plan Private Anti-Piracy Navy
September 29 2010
Several shipping groups are considering setting up a private navy to help protect vessels from Somali pirates, reports the Independent (U.K.).
The new force, which has been agreed to in principle by a number of shipping groups and is being considered by the British government, is the latest anti-piracy effort planned for the region.
Shipping officials have indicated that the private fleet would consist of about 20 patrol boats manned by armed guards, which would bolster the...
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