Athens - Greek cargo vessels serving international routes will be staffed with up to six private armed guards to fend off possible attacks by pirates under a new draft bill announced on Friday.
Greek-owned cargo vessels have in recent years been attacked by pirates, demanding huge ransoms.
The bill comes after lobbying by Greek shipowners, who have warned of havoc on vital international maritime trade lines if piracy is not curtailed.
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