“Until a clear policy for PUCs is developed and more robust rules of engagement are adopted,” Hall said, “naval forces can do little more than maintain the current deter and disrupt posture.”
When asked if the U.S. Navy will engage the pirates today, Commander Jane Campbell, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, told The New York Times “Once the attack takes place, this is a hostage situation, and there are 25 crew members on board that ship. As with any hostage situation, there has to be concern for those individuals.” Despite the heightened security, pirates are entering the security corridor, Hall said. “There is no guarantee you won’t be pirated,” she said, although she did stress piracy is a rare occurrence in the Gulf of Aden and worldwide. (SecurityManagement.com)
Many feel the government is not doing enough, and should step up enforcement efforts. Others point out that international law is pretty clear, and that defense of the ship is the Captain’s responsibility. Shippers claim they are not combat oriented, cite the legal issues with flag state laws and insurance regulations, and claim they do not have the means to defend themselves, so are reliant upon the government for protection.
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12 May 2009 – USA: USCG Requires All US Flagged Vessels To Post Security, Submit Plans For Approval. 07 May 2009 – East Africa: USNS Lewis & Clark Pursued By Pirates, Outruns Attackers After An Hour. 04 May 2009 – East Africa: Pirates Arrested By French Navy Frigate Nivos When Pirates Mistakenly Attempt To Capture Frigate, And Surrender To Commandos Instead. 27 April 2009 – East Africa: MSC Melody Repels Pirates With Firearms. USA: Maersk Alabama Crew Member Sues Shipping Companies For Anti Piracy Negligence. 24 April 2009 – USA: General Petraeus Suggests Shipping Companies Hire Armed Guards, Same Recommendation From Vice Admiral Gortney And Others In 2008. 13 April 2009 - Somalia: Retaliation Against US Ships Vowed. 12 April 2009 - Somalia: US Navy Rescues US Merchant Captain, Killing 3 Pirates. 10 April 2009 - Gulf of Aden: French Navy Rescues Sailboat, Killing 2 Pirates, 1 Hostage Dies. 09 April 2009 - Somalia: Piracy Hurting Aid Shipments. 07 April 2009 - Somalia & Gulf of Aden: Pirates Step Up Attacks As Weather Improves. 27 February 2009 - Gulf of Aden: Turkey Joins Counter Piracy Mission. US Claims Victory Over Pirates, No Hijacking In 6 Weeks Since US Took Leadership Of Anti Piracy Task Force. 28 January 2009 - Italy: Maritime Police International Briefs UN and International Partners On Law Enforcement Counter Piracy Operation. 21 January 2009 – Nigeria: Pirates Blow Up Tanker Engine With Dynamite. 15 January 2009 – Gulf of Aden: US Navy Launches Combined Task Force Anti Piracy Law Enforcement Mission With 20 International Navy Ships. 08 January 2009 – Bahrain: US Navy Announces US To Lead Fight Against Pirates in 2009. Operation Requires 60 Ships, Only 20 Committed Globally. 07 January 2009 – Nigeria: French Navy Rescues The Bourbon Leda Off Nigeria From Pirates After Being Hijacked 2 Days. 2008 Reported Pirate Attacks: 293, Hijackings: 49, Hostages: 889, Killed: 11 + 21 Missing Presumed Dead, Injured: 32. International Maritime Piracy Is A Criminal Activity, Requiring A Law Enforcement Response. Navies Apprehend Pirates Numerous Times, Typically Release Pirates Citing Lack Of Evidence. 2009 Reported Pirate Attacks & Incidents To Date, As Of 30 April 2009: Africa - 114, Indo China - 21 , South America – 13, Total Reported To Date-148.
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