Vale has redesigned some of its VLOC newbuildings to include citadels to counter piracy, a top executive says.

The high-tech safe rooms will be fitted to the giant bulkers still under construction, security officer Peter Kavanagh tells Bloomberg.

Kavanagh, who explains existing citadels need strengthening to prevent pirates shooting through the doors and windows, said: “We’re the only company I know of that’s doing it.

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