Italy calls for new approach to piracy fight

John McLaughlin - Monday 6 July 2009

ITALY’S shipowners will push for European action to develop effective coastguard operations in the countries bordering the Gulf of Aden as a direct response to the threat of piracy in the area, writes John McLaughlin

“Europe should work to create a coastguard using small, fast boats, perhaps investing on a 50-50 basis with the count...