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Justin Stares Brussels - Tuesday 7 July 2009
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Jul 09, 2009 05:33 PM
MASTERS remain in full control of their vessels even if navy forces are on board, a commander with the European Union’s operation Atalanta said on Monday, writes Justin Stares in Brussels .
Teams of armed guards in no way usurp a master’s right to decide on issues such as routes or evasive action, said David Lintern, a Royal Navy officer working with the EU Council of Ministers.
“The ship’s master remains...
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