Shipping companies are unlikely to deter the pirates themselves, partly because of the financial burden. Last year, about 30,000 ships passed through the Gulf of Aden -- and there were 42 successful hijackings. In some situations, just paying ransom is still cheaper than outfitting ships with a private armed security team.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Why pay ransoms to Pirates?
This says it all
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