Seaspan’s 4,250-teu New Delhi Express (built 2005)lost power as it passed through the “pirate alley” last week.
Fortunately for the New York-listed owner two RoyalNavy minehunters which were returning home after a two and a half year stint inthe Middle East were sailing nearby.
After the Seaspan vessel radioed for help HMSMiddleton and HMS Pembroke readied their weapons and protected the ship frompotential pirates for several hours while repairs were made, the Navyexplains.
