South Africa launches anti-piracy effort
South Africa is to deploy naval frigates and possibly submarines to help in the fight against increased piracy off the west coast of Africa from early next year.
The vessels will be deployed as far north as the Gulf of Guinea alongside ships from the Namibian and Angolan navies, which will join the co-ordinated operation.
The west of Africa is fast emerging as one of the world’s major risk areas for piracy, with oil tankers being singled out.
However, Ian Millen, chief operating officer of intelligence experts Dryad Maritime, questioned how effective the move would be and the potential
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