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Are ballistic blinds the answer to petro-piracy?

21st January 2015 - 08:11 GMT | by Daniel Tye in London

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Owners and operators of vessels can now fit ballistic blinds themselves thanks to a new ‘self-install’ system from Marine Armor System (MAS) that offers crews protection from pirate attacks.

In light of the rise of attacks on tankers with low freeboards in SE Asia, MAS says the ballistic blinds are an affordable way for crews on these ‘low-freeboard’ tankers to protect themselves.

‘Lower freeboards and speed of travel does leave tankers vulnerable to piracy attacks. The current trend in petro–piracy highlights that security hardening solutions are not a luxury, but an essential part of seafaring,’ Marine Armor System coordinator Edurne

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Daniel Tye

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Daniel Tye is a former editor of Unmanned Vehicles and International Maritime & Port Security …

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