The Importance of Maritime Security
In a commercial shipping environment, it is absolutely vital that proper maritime security is in place. Assets, goods and employees all need to be kept away from harm and business needs to continue without interruption. The Somali coast is one of the worst places in the world when it comes to piracy. Over one hundred attacks took place in the Gulf of Aden in 2008 alone. As a result of this crime, vessels which pass through that area have to pay a tremendous amount in insurance.
