Pirate 'mother ship' left in flames

[MothBalls]

It's about time. While everyone debates who should do what, an Indian warship decided to take em out.

The skirmish took place Tuesday evening about 326 miles (525 kilometers) southwest of Oman's Salalah port when the frigate INS Tabar spotted a suspected pirate ship with two speedboats in tow, India's Defense Ministry reported.

"Pirates were seen roaming on the upper deck of this vessel with guns and rocket-propelled grenade launchers. The vessel continued its threatening calls and subsequently fired upon INS Tabar," the ministry said.

The Indian frigate returned fire, setting the pirate ship ablaze and setting off explosions on board, the statement said. Two speedboats in tow behind the ship fled; one was found abandoned after a pursuit by the Tabar.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa...ef=mpstoryview



Way to go. I still think all navies ROE on these guys should be kill on site. Forget the courts, send them into the abyss and they'll stop coming back.