Fighting piracy without the risks

April 14, 2009 · The Denver Post
By Bruce Finley, Denver Post Staff Writer
Africa, Security

There would seem to be a simple solution to the problem of piracy off Africa: Arm merchant ships to the teeth, put guards on board and shoot anyone who tries to climb on deck. But insurance and security costs, restrictions on weapons imposed by the world’s ports, and concerns about the safety of crews sailing with flammable or explosive cargo have led the industry to pause rather than arm crews.

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