NU Online News Service, May 13, 3:00 p.m. EDT
The Coast Guard has ordered that by May 25, U.S.-flagged vessels that sail in "high-risk waters" must develop anti-piracy plans for keeping watch and evading pirate attacks that have sent maritime insurance rates soaring.
The announcement of the maritime security directive yesterday said plans should include maintaining "a vigilant anti-piracy watch," increased speed, erratic maneuvering, cooperation with military patrol vessels in the area and hardening of rigging.
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