[Ha'aretz] Zohar Blumenkrantz - Israel on Sunday opened a naval center for the search and rescue of ships attacked by pirates and other hostile groups at sea. The Rescue Coordination Center "will give an initial response and aid to maritime incidents, including search and rescue activities for ships that have encountered difficulties at sea, as well as incidents related to protecting the environment against pollution," said Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz. The center will deal with emergencies that occur up to a distance of 40 km. off the coast of Israel in the Mediterranean, and 20 km. in the Red Sea.
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