Maritime authorities have agreed upon new legislation that will allow for long-range tracking of merchant ships — a key measure in tackling the threat of seaborne terrorist attacks, the U.N. International Maritime Organization said Friday. A total of 166 countries have agreed to the new rules for merchant vessels, which would also allow countries to conduct surveillance on vessels suspected of carrying illicit cargo. Full Story
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