Shipping companies are seeking urgent darification of a United States Maritime Security Directive that US-flagged ships carry guards when transiting pirate-infested waters.rnThe US Goast Guard order, revealed by the USCG's Rear Admiral James Watson at last week's Maritime Securi-ty Council meeting in Fiorida, remained"dassified"at press time. Only owners and operators of US-flagged vessels were allowed access to the fuill directive.
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