Horizon Lines, the second-largest shipper of goods to Hawaii, took part in two recent anti-piracy system trials as part of an ongoing effort to better protect the lives of merchant mariners.

On August 11th, the Horizon Challenger participated in a test of SAFE Solutions LLC ‘Nemesis 5000’ anti-piracy technology in Bayonne, N.J . The Nemesis 5000 is a non-lethal, high pressure water system which integrates with a vessel's existing fire suppression system to prevent unauthorized boarding of the ship.
In late July, International Maritime Security Network LLC conducted safety drills and anti-piracy testing aboard the Horizon Crusader while the ship was docked in Orange, Texas, IMSN tested its ‘Triton Shield APS’ system of deterrence and training. Included in the system drill were deterrent measures for approaching vessels, physical deterrents for potential unlawful boarders, security and fortification for the crew, and mitigating risk of penetration of the safe area.