US Flagged Vessel Captured! UPDATE: Navy SEALS take out pirates

SUBMAN1 · 04-12-09, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

This is a trick you can only pull once.

Doubt it. They aren't smart enough to think it might happen again.

-S

nikimcbee · 04-12-09, 04:00 PM

Somebody needs to find their mothership, and put 2 mk 48s into it! Pirate problem resolved.

Zachstar · 04-12-09, 04:34 PM

Not in the least bit.

These pirates are criminals but there are root causes that will only ensure many generations of pirates to come. Because pirating gets them many many times the amount any jobs in their homelands give.

The only way to win this war is to get a government in that can establish a coast guard and get their waters and ports back from the hands of the pirates.

Takeda Shingen · 04-12-09, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Doubt it. They aren't smart enough to think it might happen again.

-S

Agreed. Also, it serves to demonstrate to other pirates what they can expect when taking for ransom the crew of a US-flagged vessel. These guys are motivated only by money, not ideology. In this case, they recieved no money and three lost their lives in the process. Good show, Navy.

nikimcbee · 04-12-09, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Agreed. Also, it serves to demonstrate to other pirates what they can expect when taking for ransom the crew of a US-flagged vessel. These guys are motivated only by money, not ideology. In this case, they recieved no money and three lost their lives in the process. Good show, Navy.

Speaking of lost at sea! Long time, no see Mr. Takeda

Takeda Shingen · 04-12-09, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Speaking of lost at sea! Long time, no see Mr. Takeda

Yeah, I got a job on this container ship, and you just wouldn't believe what happened...

mr chris · 04-12-09, 05:06 PM

Hats off to the USA for being a country with a no nonsense attitude to these pirate scumbags. Hopefully the rest of the world will take heed of there lead, When it comes to deal with scum like this.

gordonmull · 04-12-09, 05:51 PM

Good result. Every nation should be following America's example in this particular case. The message needs to be "Become a pirate, become dead."

SandyCaesar · 04-12-09, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mr chris

Hats off to the USA for being a country with a no nonsense attitude to these pirate scumbags. Hopefully the rest of the world will take heed of there lead, When it comes to deal with scum like this.

I'm afraid I have to correct you. The French have been carrying out commando raids for a while, maybe not as immediately dramatic as the Americans but equally gutsy. Unfortunately, the last one just a few days ago didn't go quite as planned and led to a hostage KIA. I don't think the commandos would object if the pirates get hanged at the yardarm for murder.

Regardless, that was an extremely bold play on the US part that paid off. Now, if all hands will brace and stick to the guns when the rather noisy threats of retaliation come, I think the antipiracy mission is in good shape.

Fincuan · 04-12-09, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mr chris

Hopefully the rest of the world will take heed of there lead, When it comes to deal with scum like this.

You won't believe, but the French have been dealing with them the same way for some time now, and have several succesful "anti-pirate" ops under their belt. The most recent was just days ago, and while four hostages were rescued one was unfortunately killed.

Maybe the French have run out of white flags

edit: Damnit, just a bit too slow

nikimcbee · 04-12-09, 08:31 PM

I think India has also attacked a ship or two a few months ago.

Freiwillige · 04-12-09, 08:31 PM

Great job! Now we need to Make an international kill zone saying that any unknown vessal will be sunk 50 miles or more off shore on sight. Time to get hard with these thugs. And also why are we feeding them. Sorry if you cant feed em, dont breed em. Enough of this "we are the world crap." Nature is a cruel mistress and its time we let her run her course. Cause giving aid is one thing, Giving endless aid without fixing the underlying problems is another.

mr chris · 04-13-09, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fincuan

You won't believe, but the French have been dealing with them the same way for some time now, and have several succesful "anti-pirate" ops under their belt. The most recent was just days ago, and while four hostages were rescued one was unfortunately killed.

Maybe the French have run out of white flags

edit: Damnit, just a bit too slow

Well i stand corrected

Well the French getting there hands dirty well i never.

I hope they keep this new found backbone up

fatty · 04-12-09, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Doubt it. They aren't smart enough to think it might happen again.

-S

No, the pirates have pretty significant technological sophistication with all things considered. With their satellite phones and laptops, news is probably spreading pretty quickly between the pirate communities. So while they may not fall for the same trick twice, it is a double-edged sword because a) this situation was extremely unusual anyway and has never happened before in recent history and b) news of the military's firm handling is also circulating; the deterrent is starting to gain credibility.

04-12-09, 04:00 PM	#2
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Somebody needs to find their mothership, and put 2 mk 48s into it! Pirate problem resolved. __________________

04-12-09, 04:34 PM	#3
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Not in the least bit. These pirates are criminals but there are root causes that will only ensure many generations of pirates to come. Because pirating gets them many many times the amount any jobs in their homelands give. The only way to win this war is to get a government in that can establish a coast guard and get their waters and ports back from the hands of the pirates. __________________

04-12-09, 05:06 PM	#7
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Hats off to the USA for being a country with a no nonsense attitude to these pirate scumbags. Hopefully the rest of the world will take heed of there lead, When it comes to deal with scum like this. __________________

04-12-09, 08:31 PM	#11
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I think India has also attacked a ship or two a few months ago. __________________

04-12-09, 05:51 PM	#8
gordonmull Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 269 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Good result. Every nation should be following America's example in this particular case. The message needs to be "Become a pirate, become dead."

04-12-09, 08:31 PM	#12
Freiwillige The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phx. Az Posts: 1,458 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Great job! Now we need to Make an international kill zone saying that any unknown vessal will be sunk 50 miles or more off shore on sight. Time to get hard with these thugs. And also why are we feeding them. Sorry if you cant feed em, dont breed em. Enough of this "we are the world crap." Nature is a cruel mistress and its time we let her run her course. Cause giving aid is one thing, Giving endless aid without fixing the underlying problems is another.