A new anti-piracy approach is being considered following high-level talks in the UK.

Anti-piracy naval forces operating in the Gulf of Aden are poised for a major change in strategy including rules of engagement following high-level government and industry meetings held in the UK.

EU Navfor operation commander Buster Howes, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Ministry and Shipping Minister Mike Penning met with industry associations including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Bimco and maritime unions at the UK foreign office at Whitehall Thursday last week.

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