Good post. I transit this area on trips from Europe to the Persian Gulf on a merchant ship regularly. The convoy system would likely work but as you point out it would cause delays. I was thinking the IMO should establish some recommended routes in the Gulf. With a route at least the ships would be less spread out and Navy/Law enforcement vessels would be closer by. Plus ships could assist each other if required.
Plus ships could assist each other if required.
Maritime nations should reinforce the traditional (and legal for all I know) right of protection against piracy. The navies should attack the pirates at sea.
Davod - If a vessel is in distress it is said to "require assistance", - I should have said "if needed"
I'm kind of surprised that private security companies haven't stepped into this role.
I would assume that for owners the cheaper option to private security is paying higher insurance premiums. - No owner is going to take this step on their own, it would have to be mandated.
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