Ports and Shipping - INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INDUSTRY - UK hydrographic office works with Seychelles govt to help tackle piracy in the Indian ocean.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has presented Security of Navigation, Stabilisation Advice and Training (SONSAT) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles on behalf of the UK Government's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Funded by the UK Government's Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), the bespoke training is designed to strengthen maritime security and safety of navigation in the Indian Ocean by helping Seychelles to share vital maritime safety information with ships and partners in the region.

Piracy at sea can threaten the security of trade routes, costing the international economy...