Tough choice on armed ship guards
The stark truth about Somali piracy is that the presence of allied naval forces in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean has failed to curtail it. The area to be patrolled is simply too vast. It’s like throwing in more cats to catch the mice in a mansion that’s expanded to a thousand rooms, including a hidden attic. In light of this, the use of private armed security could well be a matter of necessity for many ship owners. But where to run to for this specialised service? Here’s a glance at seven professional maritime security providers with a brief note on what each one has to offer: (more…)
