Ahoy, Matey! South Africa Launches Pirate Satellite Network

South Africa has launched a Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system , a sophisticated network of satellites meant to monitor sea vessels and track down pirates. Somali pirates are increasingly moving South, putting South African vessels in greater jeopardy. Last year alone there were over 400 incidences of piracy off the horn of Africa, resulting in $238 million in ransoms.

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Ahoy, Matey! South Africa Launches Pirate Satellite Network