The French carrier says the run, dubbedNoura Express, will utilise the 1,854-teu CMA CGM Kailas (built 2006).
According to a statement the rotationwill begin in Jebel Ali and end in Mogadishu with stops in Khor Fakkan and Salalah.
While piracy attacks against commercialvessels have declined dramatically in recent years the operator isn’t takingany chances.
A spokesman tells TradeWinds CMA CGM istaking both passive and active measures to ensure the safety of thecontainership and its crew.
She says the vessel will be equippedwith a citadel and an anti-crossing barrier to prevent pirates from boarding.
In addition to other measures the carrierintends to hire armed guards to protect the ship from hijackers during theriskier legs of the rotation.
