Re:This is how cargo ships fight pirates without guns [video]
by wkat4242 on Tuesday February 20, 2024 @03:14PM
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> There is modern data on this, recorded history, and ancient literature going back to ancient greece (and in other societies) that cover this very well.
I know but so is the use of naval forces to eliminate these pirates, even if permitted by other states.
> You can't eliminate piracy with violence under these circumstances, you need to make it too costly or too risky to undertake.
But that's exactly what violence does. If you simply sink them as soon as they get close to a merchant vessel, they will stop in short order. If they're not afraid to die they will stop due to a lack of boats and personnel.
> As shown by the attack on the Israeli vessel, you also can't eliminate the threat posed by well funded, competent adversaries that are highly motivated.
That seemed more like a covert military operation than the usual somali pirate scum. It's hard to defend against that if it's backed by a state (in this case it seems to be Iran) but militaries are made to go up against other states.
PS: I might sound a bit harsh but I've been a victim of violent crime in the past too and I have lost all respect for those who perpetrate it. Don't forget the crew of that hijacked ship is still missing!
I know but so is the use of naval forces to eliminate these pirates, even if permitted by other states.
> You can't eliminate piracy with violence under these circumstances, you need to make it too costly or too risky to undertake.
But that's exactly what violence does. If you simply sink them as soon as they get close to a merchant vessel, they will stop in short order. If they're not afraid to die they will stop due to a lack of boats and personnel.
> As shown by the attack on the Israeli vessel, you also can't eliminate the threat posed by well funded, competent adversaries that are highly motivated.
That seemed more like a covert military operation than the usual somali pirate scum. It's hard to defend against that if it's backed by a state (in this case it seems to be Iran) but militaries are made to go up against other states.
PS: I might sound a bit harsh but I've been a victim of violent crime in the past too and I have lost all respect for those who perpetrate it. Don't forget the crew of that hijacked ship is still missing!