Use ISM Code to target pirate motherships
NAVAL forces operating in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Africa should target suspected pirate mother vessels, arresting them for non-compliance with the International Safety Management code if necessary, BIMCO’s security chief has urged.
The organisation’s head of security Giles Noakes said the issue of mother ships “has to be addressed” by maritime patrol forces involved in anti-piracy operations. He said naval forces are legally justified to board the vessel, check for ISM compliance,...
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