[PUP] Google map of piracy incidents

[2elnav at netbistro.com]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Dubnoff" <sdubnoff at circlesys.com>
> But then again, with the Indian navy sinking fishing trawlers they
> happen to think are pirate ships, it is best to identify yourself,
> perhaps as a "low-budget yacht".


REPLY
How about  a combination system of listening full time and  being able to 
select  low power transmit mode momentarily to identify yourself;  but only 
if you are certain  the other vessels in sight are legit. Patrol boats, 
escort vessels, etc.

Of course  avoid going there  or sailing in convoy is likely to be the best 
protective method.

IMO  officials were quoted as saying that given the amount of money  paid in 
ransom,  equipping these pirate vessels with the latest  in sophisticated 
navigation tools is afordable.   Today I saw a report that four british 
mercenaries hired to protect a ship  was forced to jump overboard when the 
pirate vessel opened fire with RPG  on the operator of  the sonic cannon 
used for defense.   The story caption  said  they needed guns and greater 
firepower.

Arild