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Labor unions representing mariners from at least seven countries are calling for a boycott of the pirate laden Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa coastal region if the situation does not improve soon.
The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) is leading a coalition of unions from India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Ukraine and other nations to stop the supply of seafarers from sailing in the deadly waters. The NUSI claims that it is taking the initiative in protecting its members from piracy and after a date yet to be announced will implement the boycott.
The boycott threat was prompted by the November hijacking of the M/V Al Kahliq, which was held with its 26 person crew for more than three months. Presently Somali pirates hold 11 ships and over 200 crew members.
Why should seafarers be made sitting ducks and left to the mercy of the pirates?” asked an official with the union.
Source: Maritime Professional
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