Why was a British security guard on the ship Iran attacked? - analysis
While piracy has declined, maritime security contractors continued to ensure that pirates do not hijack vessels. Now, commercial vessels and security contractors face a new threat.
The Mercer Street, a Japanese-owned Liberian-flagged tanker managed by Israeli-owned Zodiac Maritime that was attacked off Oman coast as seen in Cape Town, South Africa, January 2, 2016 in this picture obtained from ship tracker website, MarineTraffic.com. (photo credit: JOHAN VICTOR/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByMICHAEL STARR
