Posts Tagged ‘pirates’
Pirates attack with RPGs and rifle fire, get caught, released immediately
I’m no expert on international law, but it looks like these Somali pirates can attack at will and if the country of the attacked ship does not want to prosecute the criminal offense, they just let them go … most likely after a couple really good meals and medical attention.
Read MoreUltimate community organizing – Somali pirates launch community stock exchange
This is totally great. Truly the ultimate adventure in community organizing. Since private individuals and companies have elected to pay off pirates who seize ships and kidnap people, the pirates have figured out a way to get the community involved in the action and allow investors to take a shot at a big pay day.
Read MoreLondon-based think tank – ships defending themselves not a good idea
Roger Middleton, a self-described piracy expert at the left of center Chatham House in London, thinks it’s bad business for American ships to arm themselves to repel pirates. Criminal pirates from Somalia have taken many hostages and in doing so, have found most countries and ship owners willing to pay millions in ransom. Not so…
Read MoreThe joys and pain of piracy
Sailing the seas in search of plunder would appear to have some strange effects upon a man. For example, in the space of a day, Somali pirate Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse has gone from laughter to tears, among other changes. Of course, these are the only changes that the Somali sea-bandit has undergone. Another “sea-change” has…
Read MoreSomali Pirates: They were just poor … and hungry
And they would have killed Maersk Alabama Bosun William Rios if given the chance. But I think he knew that. Listen to the interview, very interesting as Rios describes how he takes down one of the pirates and what the pirate tells him. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In_VuDuW_YY Don’t forget our post – the Inside scoop on Maersk Alabama…
Read MoreInside scoop on Maersk Alabama shoot?
I’m not a journalist, therefore I have the ability to speculate and post information from questionable sources. You can take it or leave it. With that said, I’ve been thinking about what happened on Easter Sunday in the Indian Ocean where three Navy personnel shot and killed three pirates holding Capt. Richard Phillips hostage in…
Read MoreWhen pirates come, the Navy is hours away
The Liberty Sun – carrying food and relief supplies to Kenya- was attacked by pirates who shot rocket propelled grenades (RPGs) and small arms fire at the ship while trying to board. The ship took evasive action and the crew hunkered down in the engine room. After calling for help, the United States destroyer Bainbridge…
Read MoreNavy Seals Got Lucky?
Ummm … well, when your boss failed miserably in a similar situation, I guess when someone succeeds, well it must be luck. Unbelievable. Another “Great moments in liberal military analysis.”
Read MoreMedia Intrusion? Comments Encouraged.
I post this only because this used to be my business, and I wonder what you think, what you would do? It is a TV staple. In any crisis, camp out on the family’s doorstep. Except in this case … the wife of Capt. Richard Phillips – the man being held by Somali pirates – is…
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