November 19, 2008
Pirates Will Collect Year End Bonuses
U.S. and NATO warships patrolling the Horn of Africa region have been unable to prevent the crimes thus far, and are not expected to attempt intervention, interdiction, or interception.
“The ocean is bloody enormous,” said the Royal Navy’s Captain Neil Stigwell-Jameson. “We can’t protect every aircraft carrier-sized commercial vessel that passes through the world’s well known trouble spots, can we?”
In contrast, India’s government has issued its navy orders that define a clear mandate and specific rules of engagement. The Indian frigate INS Tabar repulsed an attack after its encounter with seafaring bandits Tuesday, sinking the pirate ship. An Indian Defense Ministry source has described the swashbuckling raiders as “thugs” and “pussies.”
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