Large order for SA-designed VPS Anti-piracy device

The anti piracy devices have been fitted onto the 65,573-gt Trans-ocean drill ship, DDKG2 and three supportive vessels which are currently employed in a high risk area.

The VPS Anti Boarding Device uses a coil of razor wire which is encased in a fibre glass canister hung on the outside of a ship's rail. The razor wire remains encased within the canister until it is deliberately deployed -- either manually or remotely -- during an attack by pirates, Ports and Ships website says.

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