TECHNOLOGY: Anti-piracy security system

UAE commercial ships to install anti-piracy security system

New safety measures have been announced for all UAE commercial ships to protect them against piracy.

Tracking devices would be installed on commercial ships, which are registered under the UAE's National Transport Authority (NTA), carrying over 300 tonnes of cargo and bearing a UAE flag.

Addressing a press conference held on Monday, Acting Director General of NTA Salem Al Za'abi said that a total of 150 ships, owned by companies and maritime offices in the country have been outfitted with the new system, which came as a response to ships being subjected to maritime piracy in international waters and as per agreements signed between the UAE and the IMO.