Sri Lanka launches security service to guard ships against Somali pirates

[Lankan Ranger]

Sri Lanka launches security service to guard ships against Somali pirates

Sri Lanka's state owned Rakna Arakshaka Lanka has commenced a security service to safeguard the ships from the Somali pirates.

The Chairman of the security company Major General Palitha Fernando says that 200 armed personnel will be deployed to safeguard the ships that sail in the areas where the Somali pirates are operating.

The official said that the company was ready to provide security for the foreign ships as well if a request is made.

The service is rendered with the approval of the Ministry of Defense and the firearms for the personnel have been approved by the Ministry, the chairman of the security company says.

Somali piracy is one of the maritime security threats in the Indian Ocean and the existing international maritime laws and practices have proven ineffective in combatting the activities of the Somali pirates.

Sri Lanka : Sri Lanka launches security service to guard ships against Somali pirates

 

[Lone Shooter]

Can any1 comment as to how these pirates operate unchecked in the seas. I mean, don’t patrolling authorities have radars etc to locate unidentified vessels and all. Moreover there is no place to hide unlike the dacoits over lands. Than what stops the navies world over to catch these miscreants.

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Can any1 comment as to how these pirates operate unchecked in the seas. I mean, don’t patrolling authorities have radars etc to locate unidentified vessels and all. Moreover there is no place to hide unlike the dacoits over lands. Than what stops the navies world over to catch these miscreants.

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