Subscribe to RSS feedBig containerships go flat out to avoid pirate attacks
LARGE containerships in the deepsea trades between Asia and Europe are under orders to go flat out in the Gulf of Aden, where pirates are turning their attention to bigger vessels that, until recently, were regarded as relatively safe from attack.
The hijacking of a car carrier late last month was a wake-up call that pirates are prepared to target even high-sided ships.
Most containerships on the longhaul routes between Asia and Europe are operating at reduced speeds and even super-slow...
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