international waters News

FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The hijackers who captured a vessel off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman left the targeted ship on Wednesday, the British navy reported, ending a ship seizure that …

Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating armories in international waters so ships that want armed anti-piracy guards can circumvent laws limiting the import and export of weapons. Companies and legal experts describe the operations as a “legal …