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Change plan to rein in pirates: USA

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Change plan to rein in pirates: USA

US Navy admiral on Wednesday called for using counter-terrorism tactics against Somali pirates, warning the gangs have extended their reach into the Indian Ocean and seized more hostages.

A tougher strategy was needed to address the growing danger of piracy, with commercial shipping now under increasing threat off India's coast, said US Central Command naval forces chief Vice Admiral Mark Fox.

The number of hostages seized by the Somali pirates has jumped sharply, from 350 in September to 750 this month, he said. The admiral called for "a change in approach that I think is warranted because the scope of problem has expanded."

His comments suggested resorting to more military action usually associated with the US counter-terror campaign, including pre-emptive assaults and strikes by armed drones.

Change plan to rein in pirates: US - Hindustan Times
 
Change plan to rein in pirates: USA

US Navy admiral on Wednesday called for using counter-terrorism tactics against Somali pirates, warning the gangs have extended their reach into the Indian Ocean and seized more hostages.

A tougher strategy was needed to address the growing danger of piracy, with commercial shipping now under increasing threat off India's coast, said US Central Command naval forces chief Vice Admiral Mark Fox.

The number of hostages seized by the Somali pirates has jumped sharply, from 350 in September to 750 this month, he said. The admiral called for "a change in approach that I think is warranted because the scope of problem has expanded."

His comments suggested resorting to more military action usually associated with the US counter-terror campaign, including pre-emptive assaults and strikes by armed drones.

Change plan to rein in pirates: US - Hindustan Times

I don't get it.

A 19th century Royal Navy commodore would have got rid of the problem either by blowing up the home ports to smithereens, or by applying a strict blockade just offshore.
 
I don't get it.

A 19th century Royal Navy commodore would have got rid of the problem either by blowing up the home ports to smithereens, or by applying a strict blockade just offshore.

Both are extremely doable solutions to the problem. But 21st Century niceties are getting in the way.
And in the meantime, Shipping Companies have added on approx. 25% to their insurance costs, depending on their records.
The only people laughing all the way to the Bank are the Pirates and the Underwriters!
 

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