Pirated Ship's Cook Sues Over Safety Regs

Says Maersk owner refused to arm sailors or provide security

By the Associated Press

Posted Apr 27, 2009 4:53 PM CDT

(AP) – A member of the crew on the US-flagged ship hijacked by African pirates sued the owner and another company today, accusing them of knowingly putting sailors in danger. Richard E. Hicks alleges in the suit that owner Maersk Line Limited and Waterman Steamship Corp., which... Read full story »

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