A U.S. presidential order that may criminalize ransom payments to pirates in Somalia is “unhelpful,” according to groups representing most of the world’s shipowners. “The U.S. does not appreciate the potentially life- threatening impact of the order on the lives of over 250 seafarers currently being held captive,” the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Shipping Federation said today in a joint newsletter.
Green Marine
about 16 years ago
Obama piracy order ‘unhelpful,’ ship owner groups say
A U.S. presidential order that may criminalize ransom payments to pirates in Somalia is “unhelpful,” according to groups representing most of the world’s shipowners. “The U.S. does not appreciate the potentially life- threatening impact of the order on the lives of over 250 seafarers currently being
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