Captain Phillips

the most stupid is all they have to do is sail far enough offshore so pirates cant reach them. they stay within sight of land to travel faster and save fuel in calmer waters and in doing so become easy targets. these pirates are in small open boats so sail 15 miles offshore and spend 10% more on fuel costs and problem solved.

if that cost too much then a few 50 cal, 2 on each side bow and stern and 4-8 guys who know how to man them is a cheaper solution. im not saying arm the whole fleet but just the ships that make that crossing. of course if you do that they will shoot women and children for a photo opt and throw the bodies and fishing poles in the shot up boat and scream murder.