Mystery of the Arctic Sea: ship predicated seized by pirates in European waters
"Mystery of the Arctic Sea: ship feared seized by pirates in European waters
Peter Walker
guardian.co.uk
Tuesday 11 August 2009 18.43 BST
"--- Russian maritime officials have dismissed any notion of crew complicity, saying those on board were experienced and trusted.
If the case does turn out to be piracy, it would be an unprecedented situation, according to Jeremy Harrison, from the UK's Chamber of Shipping. "It's extraordinary. This just doesn't happen. These are heavily patrolled waters," he said.
If boarders had turned off the AIS signal, finding the vessel could prove hard, Harrison added. "It can take a long time even to find boats in trouble, even when the general location is known. If the vessel is still afloat and is trying to hide – well, it's a big ocean.""
Peter Walker
guardian.co.uk
Tuesday 11 August 2009 18.43 BST
"--- Russian maritime officials have dismissed any notion of crew complicity, saying those on board were experienced and trusted.
If the case does turn out to be piracy, it would be an unprecedented situation, according to Jeremy Harrison, from the UK's Chamber of Shipping. "It's extraordinary. This just doesn't happen. These are heavily patrolled waters," he said.
If boarders had turned off the AIS signal, finding the vessel could prove hard, Harrison added. "It can take a long time even to find boats in trouble, even when the general location is known. If the vessel is still afloat and is trying to hide – well, it's a big ocean.""
