Pirates - Piracy on the high seas around the world.

[pakarang]

Uhmmm... a very difficult question.

First of all, the pirates are humans also, in deep despair.... forced to piracy because their own country can not afford them any kind of solstice.

BUT.

Then again, I feel they got what they deserved. I know it's harsh, but they show not much mercy either in their acts. Uhmmm....

I'm feeling uneasy by the whole situation and think maybe the world needs to address the issue more. But seamen is a commodity for many ship owners, and if proper responses from the world hasn't been taken by now, not much will happen in the future....

The situation has escalated way too far....

[wherrygirl]

See also: http://www.news.com.au/world/capture...-1225865292229

Set adrift? Bit of a fairy story, I think. The suspicions that they were at some point executed is the more likely outcome. But if they were in fact set loose on the ocean without navigational aids what positive result could that achieve? They could die, sooner or later, in which case there could well be a bit of a backlash from the viewpoint of humanity which in turn brings up the response that that was nothing compared to the piracy act itself. Or they could reach land unharmed, only to carry on with their "trade" having proved their skill in survival at sea.
The big question is why did there seem to be insufficient legal grounds on which to detain them? So why were they arrested?
Look at the precedent this could set. Anyone who is arrested but cannot be charged for lack of evidence, well.... drop them off at the North Pole and let them fend for themselves.

[pakarang]

Anyone have an idea?

From Maasmondmaritime newsletter of today:

[Steve.B]

Anyone have an idea?

Looks like an acoustic device, have a look on the following page, something very similar is show near the bottom of the page. The page also features other anti-piracy equipment, including a remote control boat!

Top Ten Anti Piracy Devices.

EDIT: I have also found a this website. A company that supplies them.

http://www.audionation-uk.com/LRAD.h...FRg-lAod4hVtRA

[Steve.B]

But i think one of these will do a much better job, mounted on the top deck of any ship, this is almost guaranteed to deter even the most persistent pirates.

Seen here being demonstrated by the US Navy, showing how even the smallest of deck spaces can easily accommodate this perfect anti-piracy device. (Wheel chocks not included, but are available separately).

[ombugge]

An article lifted from Maasmond Newsclippings to that may be of interest to those who doesn't subscribe:

As a direct consequence of representations made by Nautilus International to the International Transport
Workers' Federation (ITF) a global campaign has been launched calling upon governments to recognize their duty
to regain control of the Indian Ocean and to bring those responsible for kidnapping and attacking merchant shipping to
justice. A coalition of organisations against piracy, with the support of Nautilus, has also launched an e-petition to
governments which aims to deliver to the United Nations half a million signatures by World Maritime Day on 23
September.
The e-petition which is the centrepiece of a campaign pressing governments to commit enough resources towards
ending the problem of piracy off the coast of Somalia. It calls on nations to find real solutions to the growing problem
of piracy; to take immediate steps to secure the release and safe return of kidnapped seafarers; and to work together
to secure a stable future for Somalia. The issue of piracy has gone on for too long and action is needed to fight the
ongoing threat that pirate attacks pose to the well being of seafarers, to shipping and the global economy. Pirate
attacks continue to increase along the coast of Somalia and have recently spread further south towards Kenya and
east towards the Seychelles, putting even more lives at risk and threatening world trade.
I am therefore requesting your support for this global campaign so that we can show governments how angry we are.
This petition is a great way of demonstrating wider support for government action. I invite you to sign the online
petition. This can be done by visiting the following website: www.endpiracypetition.org
Please get your family, friends and work colleagues to also sign up, Thank you for your support.
Yours faithfully, Mark ****inson - General Secretary

[pakarang]

Lady E came across this advertised "action cruise".... a new market?

[ehp]

That's me with my M-16 napping in the deck chair about halfway through...and my new beau with the RPG...........

Thanks for figuring out how to get the whole thing posted!!!!!!!

[pakarang]

Thanks for figuring out how to get the whole thing posted!!!!!!!

With a MAC it's easy.... COMMAND SHIFT 4 ....

[ehp]

showoff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pilotdane]

I showed that advertisement to my wife and she casually said "wear your ear plugs" and went back to reading her book without missing a beat.

[ehp]

I love Kelly...she is BRILLIANT!

[pakarang]

Two American retirees have been killed by pirates.... two retirees which have devoted the latter part of their life to travel around the world giving out bibles:

http://www.dagbladet.no/2011/02/22/n...drap/15532974/

[Steve.B]

Somali Pirate 'Ransom' Brits Sent To Jail

This report in the news caught my eye, several people have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly smuggling money into Somalia to pay ransoms.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/somali-pira...121139218.html

The following quote from the report seems to suggest that the Somalia government are also quite partial to large amounts of money being handed over in return for freedom. Sounds like the government are not much better than the pirates themselves.

Two of the Britons have been sentenced to 15 years in prison, the other 10 years.

They have also been fined $10,000.

The judge, Hashi Elmi, said they will be allowed to appeal, and "if they ask to pay more instead of (remaining in) prison, then we shall see and take our decision".

[pakarang]

An SOS-campaign against Piracy that I would expect all of you to sign yourself up for.... this is for OUR FELLOW SEAMEN (wheter or not you are a seaman).

http://www.saveourseafarers.com/our-campaign.html

I have done MY deed.

[ehp]

ditto- THANKS!

I want to see the Seychelles one day!!!

[ombugge]

An SOS-campaign against Piracy that I would expect all of you to sign yourself up for.... this is for OUR FELLOW SEAMEN (wheter or not you are a seaman).

http://www.saveourseafarers.com/our-campaign.html

I have done MY deed.

So have I.
Greetings from Samarinda, Kaltim, Indonesia.

[Seagull]

....
I have done MY deed.

....and me too.......

[Ralf__]

...Mrs. Merkel will also receive a letter...

[pakarang]

Russian Navy vs Somalian pirates: the only way: