"One thing that is not being mentioned in the media is the worrying accuracy of these attacks. Does anyone here actually think that this was an accidental discovery? Or that this ship was worth a lot, and it's cargo worth $100m USD? Highly unlikely. They were even operating outside their normal area of attacks ffs. These pirates are very modern, very well equipt, and knowledgeable. They know which ships are going to get them big pay days. The seizure of a Ukrainian ship carrying military hardware, and a huge oil tanker within, what, a month of each other? Again, they know what ships are carrying valuable cargo, and they know when/ where to hit them."

this could also simply be an indication of the size of the problem; these are ships that made the news because they are so special; but there are many more ships hijacked that don't; these pirates are quite professional in surprising ways (like listening in on transmissions and having material to detect conterfeit currency and stuff) tho so who knows

One of those articles allege they use GPS as well as hiding their pirate boats inside/alongside fishing trawlers . Sounds to me like they are getting smarter.

Outside influence? Criminal evolution? Or is the individual criminal just working harder to make sure he/she gets what they deserve.

> esa wrote:

> The ships owners are private companies and should pay for their own protection.

roflmao
you dumb [lollypop]

The main reason the marine was invented was to protect the merchant fleet from attacks from pirates or other country's, and thats still their main purpose. Read any book about it.

really, if you dont know what you are talking about, stfu

I don

Just need to hire a bunch of mercs, drop them in and shoot the place up.
Do that a few times and things will change