![]() Shipping companies should keep in mind that preserving human life takes precedence over the financial bottom line. Unfortunately, in an effort to save money, some vessels keep their speeds low to avoid high gas costs. In fact, “Pirates have never managed to board a vessel travelling at 18 knots or more,” reports CNBC. The BMP recommends travelling at 18 knots or higher because the vessel will be better able to outrun an attempted attack. ![]() Vessel owners and operators have been reported to be sidestepping one of the most important BMPs: increasing speed through pirate-infested waters, according to a 2012 CNBC report.
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