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South Africa: Navigation Satellite For Sea Safety

A sophisticated navigation satellite system has been installed to improve maritime safety, including helping to combat piracy at sea, the SA Maritime Safety Authority says.
Michael R. McCormick/U.S. Navy

This photo taken by the United States Navy shows ransom money being dropped by parachute (top right) to the pirates who seized the MV Faina.

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