Container Ship attacked in Indian Ocean
A 6,500 teu containership owned by Hanjin managed to escape a pirate attack late last week.
Superyacht defends herself from
pirate attack
To prevent pirate attacks the ship had countermeasures including barbed wire, a LRAD and a designated safe room.
More Private Security Needed Aboard Ships to Combat Piracy
During the last month at least six attacks were thwarted after armed security teams aboard ships engaged pirates.
Swedish car shipper becomes first to hire armed guards.
"Because violence has escalated from the pirates' side we feel we need to take further steps, as best we can, not to be attacked!”