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Spain offers more security for fishermen after pirate attack
Madrid (AFP) Oct 15, 2009 Spain's socialist government Thursday offered to step up security measures for fishing trawlers faced with the threat of piracy, but again refused to allow troops on board the boats. During a meeting in Madrid, the defence ministry proposed several measures to trawler owners and fishermen's unions, such as training private guards and transporting these guards to the Indian Ocean, a spokesman for the fishermen's association Cepesca said. The government will also look into authorising boats to take on larger size weapons than they are currently allowed. But it again refused to allow soldiers on the trawlers because Spanish law does not permit the military to be used for protecting private property. Somali pirates have been holding a Spanish tuna trawler in the Indian Ocean since October 2. One of the pirates told AFP Wednesday that they are demanding four million dollars for the release of the ship, the Alakrana, and its 36-member crew. Spanish fleet owners have requested marines be stationed on board their fishing vessels, something they argue France has done since July. Share This Article With Planet Earth
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French marines repel new pirate attack on trawlersNairobi, France (AFP) Oct 13, 2009 French marines on board two tuna trawlers in the Indian Ocean opened fire to repel a dawn pirate attack on Tuesday, the second such incident in a week, the ships' owner said. Shipping firm Saupiquet said marines fired warning shots at two pirate skiffs pursuing the trawlers, Via Avenir and Via Mistral, travelling together some 500 nautical miles (900 kilometres) from the Somali coast. ... read more |
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