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Not really. The standard procedure to "repel boarders" is to:
1. Try to outmaneuver the pirate boat. 2. If that fails, point and blast fire hoses at pirates.
Crews don't [usually] carry firearms because of insurance liabilities. If there's no crew on board, then more robust defense mechanisms can be used.
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Not really. The standard procedure to "repel boarders" is to:
1. Try to outmaneuver the pirate boat. 2. If that fails, point and blast fire hoses at pirates.
Crews don't [usually] carry firearms because of insurance liabilities. If there's no crew on board, then more robust defense mechanisms can be used.