Senator calls for armed security guards on U.S.-flagged ships

(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California is calling for all U.S.-flagged ships that sail near Somalia to carry armed security teams, Agence France-Presse reported. Feinstein says naval expeditions are not enough to protect all of the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff