Letter-writing on the piracy front

by Barista Uno | Oct 27, 2011 | Piracy and Security

Yesterday, the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) made public a very important letter dated 9th September 2011. It was written by David Heindel, Chairman of the ITF Seafarers’ Section, to the US Navy’s Admiral James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander for Europe. We are reproducing Mr Heindel’s letter together with Admiral Stavridis’ reply. The communication between the two gentlemen leaves no doubt that steps are being taken behind the scenes – quietly, patiently – to minimise if not eliminate the Somali piracy problem. There is hope. (more…)