Fighting piracy/

KRASKA James

Fighting piracy/ James Kraska - 2009

More than 80 ships were hijacked off the dangerous waters of Somalia. Naval forces have been unable to prevent most attacks. Somalia a situation reminiscent of the Barbery pirates. In the Indian and Pacific oceans the cost of maritime piracy costs shipping companies from $13 billion to $15 billion annually losses. A smarter approach collaboration to develop international law to suppress maritime piracy has exceeded the most optimistic predicitons laying the groundwork for new authorities and partnerships.


SOMALIA -- PIRACY
MARITIME -- PIRACY
PIRACY
maritime
PIRACY