Meet the seafarers risking their lives for your goods | Meanwhile in Asia

Global shipping is more dangerous than ever before and Asia’s seafarers are paying the price. Caught in the crossfire of conflicts around the globe and captured by pirates, many have lost their lives. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout joins Meanwhile in Asia to discuss this perilous profession and why it’s so crucial for the global economy.

0:00 “This is terrorism at sea”
5:37 An Indian ship captain describes being stranded at sea
10:05 The origins of piracy in Somalia
11:00 The harrowing story of a diesel ship taken hostage
14:31 A ship crew member speaks out about being taken hostage
17:22 The importance of seafaring and the effects of piracy

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