In the May issue of OSJ we covered the need for training, citadels and, more importantly, awareness. Shortly afterwards, we heard the unfortunate news of the BW Rhine, a vessel which was hijacked for four days and the cargo stolen, in – of all places – a ‘protected anchorage’. We cannot begin to understand what the crew went through during this time, but it is important to try to understand the nature of the aggressors, their tactics, and more importantly, what you can d....

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