Armed Stance

Ships sailing under a British flag will be able to carry armed guards to protect them from pirates, the British prime minister David Cameron has announced.

He says he wants to combat the risks to shipping off the coast of Somalia. Many British-registered ships already carry armed guards, taking advantage of a grey area in the law, but this is a positive move to boost owners capabilities against piracy.

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