The Europe-based International Maritime Employers' Committee, which represents over 100 companies, operates more than 5,500 ships, and employs more than 145,000 seafarers worldwide, said the decision of ship owners and seafarers alike for a bigger high-risk zone was due to "the attacks that have occurred outside the previously agreed zone, including the 'Sirius Star' which had been hijacked off the coast of Kenya."
Although this does not guarantee their safety, at least the crews will be getting a lot more money for sailing into this risky area.
"Wage bonus and other benefits" -- P100 percent bonus in wage and double death and disability compensation -- for those who pass by the area.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration announced that Filipino seafarers who passed by the specified zone would get double pay and could even refuse to board the ship at the last port if they so wish.
There hasn't been much in the news lately about the Somali Pirates. Of course, other types of Pirates have been occupying our news as of late.
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